Chapter XXIII · The Fliers Warn Korakum

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

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

later than; following

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

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From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

(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 After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

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

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

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

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

immediately past

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

small in range or scope

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

according to the clock

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

on one occasion

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

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From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

and nothing more

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

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From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

very drunk

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

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

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

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

From this reading After a hectic morning, all was ready for the take-off as one-thirty o’clock approached.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Once inside of Athensi and the Coliseum, the only way to escape would be by means of the plane.

(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 Understanding full well the responsibility resting upon him, Frank concentrated on the task in hand.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Otherwise, if the plane smashed, the expedition would be wrecked.

but in spite of that

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.

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

From this reading Right up to the last minute, Frank was kept by Stone at practising landing and taking-off within a limited space for, although the description given by the young revolutionists of the tremendous size of the arena promised sufficient space for the delicate work of alighting and re-ascending, yet Frank must be perfect.