Chapter VII

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

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

(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 IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Are there any more queer machines?”

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

From this reading “Are there any more queer machines?”

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

next to; at the side of

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

plural of “dime” — a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

moving swiftly

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

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

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

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

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

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

From this reading “Are there any more queer machines?”

plural of “nickel” — a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

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

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Are there any more queer machines?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

cut with a saw

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

carry out

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

a large gathering of people

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

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

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

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

From this reading IN GREAT PERIL The carnival was now in full swing, though not all the exhibits and flying machines had arrived.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I guess we saw all we wanted to of Noddy,” said Bob.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, let’s take a look around.

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

From this reading There was plenty to attract attention beside the airships, for there were several amusement enterprises on the grounds, and the usual devices to catch the dimes and nickels of the throng.