Chapter X

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

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

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

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

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

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

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From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

a machine for performing calculations automatically

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

past form of “dial” — operate a dial to select a telephone number

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

being four more than fifty

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

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

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

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From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

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From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

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From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Clea Koshar had been installed in her government office for three days.

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

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

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From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took ten minutes to get Tomar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His red-haired face came in on the visiphone, recognized her, and smiled.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Suddenly she pounded her fist on the computer keys, flung her pencil across the room, muttered, "What the hell is this!" and dialed the military ministry.

at the time that

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

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

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The notebook in which she had been doing her own work in inverse sub-trigonometric functions had been put away in her desk for exactly fifty-four seconds when she made the first discovery that gave her a permanent place in the history of Toromon's wars as its first military hero.