used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
Aldeb
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From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
delinks
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From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
detectornounUS /dɪˈtektər/
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
Huk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Patrolman Willis listened.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
PatrolmannounUS /pəˈtroʊlmæn/
a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading Patrolman Willis listened.
select carefully from a group
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
radiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
salvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
transport commercially
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If anything from a Huk missile rocket to the salvage ship _Aldeb_ approached, however, the sound would be distinctive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
a special situation
From this reading "Now that," said Sergeant Madden, "is the same thing that makes delinks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
very small
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
precisely as stated
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading It made very tiny whining noises from time to time.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Patrolman Willis listened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a proximity detector out, which would pick up any radiation caused by the cutting of magnetic lines of force by any object.
