used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
how long something has existed
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
biologistnounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
(biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
Bump-Arch
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From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
CandidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
divisible by two
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
GrandmasternounUS /ˈɡrændˈmæstər/
a player of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
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 "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
physicistnounUS /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
a scientist trained in physics
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
a full supply
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
Proudwalk
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From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Time," the Grandmaster repeated, and in a moment even Proudwalk was quiet, and Snubnose folded his arms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
ScientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
Snubnose
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From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
express in words
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
which person or people
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was the formal word, and the scientists were silent; except Proudwalk, a biologist, who laughed at something whispered in her ear by a physicist named Snubnose, her brother.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "But he will tell us--in many words," Snubnose whispered now.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
a late time of life
From this reading Bump-Arch had to complete his experiment or spend five more years as an apprentice Scientist--and if successful, his feat would provide plenty of "Time," said the Grandmaster of the Guild.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not need to tell you that today is the Day of the Candidate," said the Grandmaster, supporting himself with an air of great age on his ceremonial staff of polished copper.
