Chapter IX

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading They had but one slight accident.

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had but one slight accident.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

a single distinct event

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

not any; not one

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had but one slight accident.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

transport commercially

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading They had but one slight accident.

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

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

not in physical motion

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading They had but one slight accident.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

in the direction of

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

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

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A leak was discovered in one of the compartments of the gas bag, but no stop was made to repair it, as the ship could be used independently of the bag, as an aeroplane.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Here we are!” announced Ned, the same afternoon that they had left Platville, and he looked toward a town that was looming up into sight.

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

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ON HAND Cresville was reached, without incident, in much less time than the journey had taken our friends in the auto.

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

From this reading The leak was of small importance from the fact that the bag was divided into several sections, so that if one or two were emptied of gas the _Comet_ would still be buoyant.