Chapter XV · Yellow Gypsies

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

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

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

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

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

From this reading “Are you hit, Tom?”

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

having lost your job

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

a quick look

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

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

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

cause to move by striking

From this reading “Are you hit, Tom?”

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

immediately past

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

the force of workers available

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

with speed

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

with speed

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

in the near future

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

not in physical motion

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

male cat

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

directed up

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

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

From this reading RAPIDLY, as soon as Peltok pulled the elevating lever, the machine shot upward and was quickly beyond rifle distance, though the last glimpse Ned had of the mounted hunters they were still firing at the aircraft.

which person or people

From this reading But Ned had other thoughts than those of the men who, through fear or anger, had fired on the _Air Monarch_.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He had seen Tom start back, wince, and disappear from the window.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Ned yelled, as he drew in his head and had a glimpse of his chum swaying in the middle of the forward cabin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you hit, Tom?”