Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

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From this reading "Another of those aeroplanes," said Carstairs.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

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

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Another of those aeroplanes," said Carstairs.

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

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

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

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

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

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

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

From this reading "Another of those aeroplanes," said Carstairs.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

let fall to the ground

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

divisible by two

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

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

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

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

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

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

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

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

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Another of those aeroplanes," said Carstairs.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

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

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

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

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

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

From this reading They always give me a chill, even when I know they're our own."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Another of those aeroplanes," said Carstairs.

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

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

in the direction of

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

at the time that

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

in or at the place that

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GERMAN HOST John was turning away from the camp fire with his friends, when he saw something drop out of the dark, and disappear in a little valley near them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading John had secured one good look at the machine as it swooped toward the earth, and he asked his friends to walk with him toward the improvised hangar, where it would surely be lying.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading "I can't get wholly used to the way they zigzag and spiral about at night like huge birds of prey.