Chapter XIV · Dick Handles a Control Job

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

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

at or in the front

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

(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 Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

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

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

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

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

for the reason that

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

someone who is a detective

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

moving swiftly

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Just the same the unexpected happened!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

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

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

and nothing more

From this reading Just the same the unexpected happened!

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From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

immediately past

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

the act of departing

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

a point or extent in space

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

and nothing more

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

operate an airplane

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Just the same the unexpected happened!

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

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

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

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

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

very small

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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

From this reading Flying close to three thousand feet above Oyster Bay, level and stable, the airplane seemed to be in perfect condition.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Just the same the unexpected happened!

precisely as stated

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

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

From this reading Very tiny, in its iron fenced enclosure, the last resting place of a national idol, was almost invisible with its simple headstone; but Dick’s statement was understood by Sandy to mean the location more than the exact spot.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

in or at the place that

From this reading “There’s where President Roosevelt lies,” Dick, in the last seat, because their places were rearranged by Larry’s position as pilot, indicated to Sandy, just ahead of him, the cemetery beneath them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.

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

From this reading Jeff, for all his superstition, would have given it as a pilot’s opinion that only some mistake on Larry’s part, or a quitting engine, leaving them with a dead stick, could cause danger.