Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

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

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

close interaction

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

slightly wet

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

divisible by two

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

every person

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

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

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

an outlying farm

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

and nothing more

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

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

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

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

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

propel through the air

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

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

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The twenty feet fall had not harmed him in limb or body; but the violent contact with the earth, broken in some measure by the fact that his enemy's aeroplane had been underneath, resulted in a displacement of his normal powers.

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

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Moreover, The Grange was only a stone's throw distant, and doubtless Mrs. Jarsell had been watching for the coming of her friend.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But with a dangerous creature at his elbow, this was not to be thought of, even though that same creature was unable to exercise her wicked will.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He felt battered and bruised, deadly sick and wished to lie on the wet grass, indifferent to everything and everyone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading TREACHERY In the chill gray gloom of the fields, damp, depressing and misty, with the wreckage of the airship piled up around him, and the insensible woman lying at his feet, Dan stood bewildered, his nerves jangling like ill-tuned bells.