Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

(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 Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The crowd had no intention of remaining inactive.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

one or the other of two

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

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

From this reading The crowd had no intention of remaining inactive.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading The crowd had no intention of remaining inactive.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The crowd had no intention of remaining inactive.

for more time

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

not any; not one

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

not used up

From this reading The crowd had no intention of remaining inactive.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

the work of a sailor

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

make steady

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

crush together or collapse

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Only a dash across the prairie in search of their friends could relieve their impatience and pent-up anxiety.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

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

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

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

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY Low, scudding clouds were sailing fast across the sky; but the current of air, blowing in an uninterrupted course for miles upon miles across the open prairie, was comparatively steady.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dave Brandon and Tim Lovell went back upon the roof of the ranch-house, where they studied the movements of the balloon and aeroplane until the telescope no longer possessed the power to separate either from the gray background of sky and mountains.

which person or people

From this reading This gave the boys who remained behind some encouragement.