Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

at or in the front

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

in addition

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

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

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

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

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

fearless and daring

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

a slight indication

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

recognizable; marked

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

to double the degree

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

an established custom

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

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

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

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

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

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

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

plural of “indicator” — a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

a small worthless amount

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

similar in quality or character

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

as might be expected

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

not any; not one

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

a brief written record

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

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

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

and nothing more

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

by chance

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

most frequent or common

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

on the contrary

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

Identical; not different.

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

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

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

express in words

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

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

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

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

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

distance travelled per unit time

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

precisely as stated

From this reading As aviators they had become accustomed to securing the very latest Government report as to the probabilities ahead, so that by now this had become a habit.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

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

From this reading The knowledge that there was a strong likelihood of a dense fog along their proposed route--perhaps signs of a war of the elements, not only put them doubly on their guard, but often proved of value in meeting and overcoming the threatening danger.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

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

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

at the time that

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading In this instance they had no weather sharp to give them a clue, founded on late wires from different points, as to the velocity of the wind, its direction, the chances of snow or rain, perhaps electrical disturbances in the bargain--now everything must depend on their own ability to figure things out through taking note of the heavens, and kindred storm indicators.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading INVADING THE TIGERS' LAIR Having thus decided to begin work that same night, naturally Jack and his best pal were more or less concerned as to what the weather promised.

an affirmative

From this reading Jack was a fair weather prophet himself, though never so bold as to claim absolute perfection; yes, and Perk too prided himself on knowing considerable, also able to tell when any severe upset was in the offing--though it must be confessed he was rather inclined to depend on an aching corn, or some sort of queer itching in his joints, to be able to prophesy a sudden change in prevailing conditions.