used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
altimeternounUS /ælˈtɪmətər/
an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are we in trouble?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
Borion
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From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
at any time
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
Keltry
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From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
immediately past
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
lippedadjectiveUS /lɪpt/
having a lip or lips
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
with speed
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
done under pressure
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
express in words
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
Thamon
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From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door to the control room burst open and Thamon rushed in closely followed by Keltry.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Are we in trouble?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We are," said Borion, "and it may be the last trouble any of us ever have.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Are we in trouble?"
a Caucasian
From this reading "At the most," said Borion staring, white lipped, at the altimeter, "at the most, I should say a half an hour."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I heard you talking to your engineers, Borion," the scientist said rapidly.
