used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
the lower side of anything
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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the first light of day
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
incineratingverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “incinerate” — become reduced to ashes
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
and nothing more
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
linounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
a brief written record
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
other's
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From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
squintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
topsoilnounUS /ˈtɑːpsɔɪl/
the layer of soil on the surface
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The Old One watched, squinting into the morning sun.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading _Every strength is a weakness, and every weakness is a strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their machines were already busily digging up the topsoil.
at the time that
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And when the Strong start smashing each other's strength ... the Weak may turn out to be, instead, the Wise._ The strangers landed just before dawn, incinerating a good li of bottom land in the process.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
