used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
(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 The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
BossesnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
disnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
GangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
HannounUS /hɑːn/
imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
of great significance or value
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
IncredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
and nothing more
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
and nothing more
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
reassurancesnounUS /ˌriːəˈʃɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “reassurance” — the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
reestablishverbUS /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
rocket-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
transport commercially
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
synthetic-fabrics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
TreasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
usableadjectiveUS /ˈjuːzəbəl/
capable of being put to use
From this reading The forest screen above it, however, had been annihilated, and it was determined to abandon it, after removing all usable machinery and evidences of the processes that might be of interest to the Han scientists, should they return to the valley in the future.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A careful survey of the territory showed that it was only the northern sections and slopes that had been "beamed" by the first Han ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ammunition plant, and the rocket-ship plant, which had just been about to start operation at the time of the raid, were intact, as were the other important plants.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The synthetic-fabrics plant had been partially wiped out, though the lower levels underground had not been reached by the dis ray.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading Incredible Treason After receiving this report, and reassurances of support from the Big Bosses of the neighboring Gangs, Hart determined to reestablish the Wyoming Valley community.
