Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

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From this reading Ah--up we go!"

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

confined by bonds

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ah--up we go!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

a large number or amount

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

held up in the air

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

with relatively high volume

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

engage in

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

on one occasion

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

move hurridly

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading The Great Airship "Hold tight all!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ah--up we go!"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

directed up

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Ah--up we go!"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

during the time that

From this reading He signalled at once, and then, as we have recorded, the platform shot upward at tremendous speed, while the brilliant light shedding its beams upon them went out of a sudden.

which person or people

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cheery individual, who had dropped so suddenly as if from the sky, bringing help to Dicky and his crew, called out loudly, once he had contrived with their help to cut asunder the lashings that bound the unconscious figure of the man they had come to rescue, and had lifted him aboard the platform which had borne him from aloft.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Don't move or you will make the platform sway, and then it will be a job to keep your footing.