Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

(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 Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

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

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

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

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

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From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

for the reason that

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

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

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

the point in time at which something must be completed

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

prove to be false

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

one or the other of two

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

successive generations of kin

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

plural of “grate” — a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

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

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

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

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

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

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

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

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

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

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

vitally important

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a military training exercise

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

come together

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

not any; not one

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

and nothing more

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

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

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

possessing sweep

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

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

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Jan needed all his Dutch stubbornness, and a good deal of pure physical strength besides, to maneuver the roach-flat groundcar across the tumbled terrain of Den Hoorn into the teeth of the howling gale that swept from the west.

at the time that

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

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

From this reading Jan Willem van Artevelde smoked a clay pipe, which only a Dutchman can do properly, because the clay bit grates on less stubborn teeth.

which person or people

From this reading He had no genealogy to prove it, but on Venus there was no one who could disprove it, either.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

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

From this reading Unless you are a stubborn Dutchman--and Jan Van Artevelde was the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus._ Jan Willem van Artevelde claimed descent from William of Orange.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline to meet, you have a problem indeed.