used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
(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 But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
Anita's
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From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
Balch
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From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
Dr
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From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
Earth-dust
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From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
something that is lost
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
Miko
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From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
SpecknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
a special situation
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Snap and I argued it, and thought we could fathom it; and in spite of my desire to kill Miko, the thing looked reasonable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever Carter's purpose, Snap had not known it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _A Speck of Human Earth-dust, Falling Free...._ I had not been able at first to understand why Captain Carter wanted Miko left at liberty.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But Balch and Dr. Frank were in the captain's confidence--all three of them working on some plan of action.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Within me there was that cry of vengeance, as though to strike Miko down would somehow lessen my own grief at Anita's loss.
