used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
Detis
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From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
Europannoun
an artificial language proposed as an auxiliary European language
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
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 Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
OranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
plural of “os” — a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
Pala-dar
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From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
with speed
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
unusual or striking
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
rulden
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From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was an efficient helper to her father and a gracious hostess to the guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
under normal conditions
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
Vlor-urdin
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From this reading _Vlor-urdin_ The time passed quickly in Pala-dar, city of the golden domes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Detis spent many hours in the laboratory with his two visitors and the fair Ora was usually at his side.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They sat by the hour at the illuminated screen of the rulden, that remarkable astronomical instrument which brought the surfaces of distant celestial bodies within a few feet of their eyes, and the sounds of the streets and the jungles to their ears.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The amazement of the visitors grew apace as the wonders of Europan science were revealed to them.
