Chapter XVI · The Landing Party

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

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

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

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

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

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

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 When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

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

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

in the recent past

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

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From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

the season of growth

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

not in physical motion

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Before eating Ned and Don looked outside, to find a day somewhat better than the one before it had been, but still showing the effects of the storm.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.

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

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

at the time that

From this reading When the morning dawned the party was not slow to spring into action, but quick as they were their host was up before them.

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

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Sullen gray clouds passed overhead, impelled by the wind which was driving forward steadily, and the ground was still muddy from the rain which had fallen heavily.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was preparing breakfast at the fire and greeted them with quiet dignity.

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

From this reading They were certain to escape the exhausting heat which had lately hindered them, and thankful for this circumstance the boys went in and enjoyed Yengi’s breakfast.