used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
cannot
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From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
flippedverbUS /flɪpt/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading "Attention, please," the image spoke.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
inflammatoryadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/
characterized or caused by inflammation
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
Kinnison-Whyte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
on one occasion
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Attention, please," the image spoke.
ProvostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
Radelix
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From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Attention, please," the image spoke.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
subversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Kinnison-Whyte flipped his switch and the stern face of the Provost Marshal appeared upon the screen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
visiphone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Every citizen of Radelix is urged to be upon the lookout for the source of certain inflammatory and subversive literature which is beginning to appear in various cities of this planet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading * * * * * A yellow "attention" light gleamed upon his visiphone panel, a subdued chime gave notice that a message of importance was about to be broadcast to the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Our officers cannot be everywhere at once; you citizens are.
