Chapter II · _Special Delivery--by Guided Missile_

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

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

anew

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

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

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

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

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

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From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

quality of coming early or earlier in time

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

at any time

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

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

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

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

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

plural of “llama” — wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

in motion

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

with low volume

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

having low density

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

in a restless manner

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

the state of being asleep

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

having a supporting base

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading The mules were standing patiently as ever, staring quietly into the distant misty panorama of the mountains.

not in physical motion

From this reading He glanced at the still sleeping forms of his father and the other members of the Denning expedition, and sat up, enjoying the first rays of the early morning.

the rays of the sun

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

required or under orders

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

possessive form of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

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

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

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

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

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

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

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

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

release or vent

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

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

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

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

From this reading It was, thought Burl, a dim day, but this he supposed was due to the earliness of the morning.

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

From this reading The llamas were already awake, moving restlessly back and forth on their padded feet, waiting for their tender to arise and unleash them.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading On the morning that the theft of the solar system's sunlight began, Burl Denning woke up in his sleeping bag in the Andes, feeling again the exhilaration of the keen, rarefied, mountain air.