Chapter IX

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading “What arre you doing herre?”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

the housing or outer covering of something

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “What arre you doing herre?”

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

extremely pleasing

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

set up or found

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

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From this reading “What arre you doing herre?”

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

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

of great significance or value

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

by chance

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

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

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

having a supporting base

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

express a supposition

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

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

From this reading Indeed, to close this important matter now, Archer got considerably more than the three tacks from the leather seat.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

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

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Archer says he finally managed to ask, “in a Hun——” “I’m standing here,” said Slade in a dry way which Archer says was characteristic of him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What arre you doing herre?”

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

From this reading He got a lock-nut from that “inferrnal combustion engine,” (I suppose he meant _internal_), a splinter of fabulous value from the casing of a Hun altimétre, and something which looked like an American collar button, but which he assured me had had an adventurous career above the clouds.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He found it in the car of the machine and if it was a collar button, why, it might possibly have been worn by the Kaiser, so it was of priceless value in any case.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What arre you doing herre?”