Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

later than; following

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

(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 All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

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

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

stick to firmly

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

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

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

fall or come down violently

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

recognizable; marked

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

someone who travels by air

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

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From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

the act of grasping

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

excessively quick

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

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

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

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From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

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From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

most important element

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

engage in

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

not any; not one

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

on one occasion

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

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

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

medium for communication

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

and nothing more

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading From the start it had been certain that the Orconite's strength was not to be compared to our earthly powers.

moving very fast

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

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

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

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

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

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

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

look attentively

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

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

From this reading _In the Grip of Ludwig Leider_ Once we were below, LeConte joined us from the radio room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After taking a swift look at our prisoner, and listening to our account of what had happened above, he reported that the radio had been put out of commission by the crash but could be repaired.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Therefore I made no attempt to bind him, but simply shoved him into a seat in the main cabin of the flier--the room in which Forbes' body still lay--and began to try to make him talk.

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

From this reading All of us then held a hasty conference and decided that since no one was badly in need of rest, LeConte would return to his sending set, Koto would keep a deck watch, and Captain Crane and I would see what we could learn from the prisoner.