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Chapter IX
"I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you. I'll get set up." He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground. It had a whip aerial, which he extended. Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
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From this reading It had a whip aerial, which he extended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
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From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
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From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had a whip aerial, which he extended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
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From this reading I'll get set up."
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From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a whip aerial, which he extended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
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From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
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From this reading I'll get set up."
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From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a whip aerial, which he extended.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
a period of time or extent
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll get set up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll get set up."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He swung his pack from his shoulders to the ground, and extracted an obviously self-constructed device which he set on the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had a whip aerial, which he extended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he plugged in a considerable length of flexible wire and unfolded a tiny, improvised directional aerial with an even tinier booster at its base.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I picked this place from a space-photo," said Huyghens, "to make a directional fix from you.
