Chapter I

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

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

later than; following

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

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

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

set up or found

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE MAGNETIC ISLAND.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

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

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading THE MAGNETIC ISLAND.

engage in

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

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

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

not any; not one

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

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

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

dependable

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading THE MAGNETIC ISLAND.

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

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

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading “It does look pretty ugly for a fact, Joe,” rejoined Nat, after he had scrutinized the horizon on every side.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

the act of using

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

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

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

which person or people

From this reading But the stout and placid Joe’s unwonted look of apprehension found no reflection on the firm countenance of Nat Trevor, who stood as steadily at the wheel of the _Nomad_ as if that sixty-foot, gasolene-driven craft was not, to use Joe’s phrase of a few moments before, pitching and tumbling “like a bucking broncho.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What do you make of the weather, Nat?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Joe Hartley turned to Nat Trevor as he spoke, and scanned the face of the young leader of the adventure-seeking Motor Rangers with some anxiety.