Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

later than; following

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

(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 "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

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

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

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

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

moving swiftly

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

the act of departing

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

easily agitated

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

on one occasion

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

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

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

closely encircling

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

moving very fast

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

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

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

the act of testing something

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

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

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading In fact Mr. Damon was a little disappointed after they had waved their farewells to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Baggert.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Damon In Danger The sensations of the voyagers in the airship, who meanwhile, were flying along over the country surrounding Shopton, were not very different than when they had undertaken some trial flights.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading "I declare I'm not at all nervous," he remarked, as he sat in an easy chair in the enclosed car or cabin, and looked down at the earth through the plate-glass windows in the floor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think you can stand going a trifle higher?"

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

From this reading "I thought you'd be all right once we got started," commented Mr. Sharp.