Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

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

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

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

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now Sarka the Third had called, and the two Sarkas responded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But now Sarka the Third had called, and the two Sarkas responded.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

official routes of communication

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

plural of “dali” — surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989)

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

an opposing military force

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

to come or go into

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

at any time

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

set up or found

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

lacking natural ease

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

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

From this reading But now Sarka the Third had called, and the two Sarkas responded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

on one occasion

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

a group of people who work together

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading But now Sarka the Third had called, and the two Sarkas responded.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

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From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

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From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

tangled in knots or snarls

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

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

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

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

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading But now Sarka the Third had called, and the two Sarkas responded.

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

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

up to a particular time

From this reading _The Betrayal of Dalis_ And until the arrival of the other two Sarkas, Dalis said nothing.

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

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

which person or people

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This he had found in organization, so that the people worked and labored, despite their personal quarrels, in closer harmony than they ever had before.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Dalis snarled at his ancient enemy, who looked to be the image of Sarka the Third and not one whit older, though one had preceded the other into the world by many centuries.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His face flushed an angry red as Sarka the First received the "Enter" Signal and stepped into the laboratory which had once been his--which he had delivered into the capable hands of Sarka the Second, in order to find new channels for his genius, as a worker for the betterment of the world's people.