used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
a quantity of money
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
enlargingverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
expandsverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
explodesverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdz/
third-person singular of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
absolutely essential
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
novae
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From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
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 And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
Ploor
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From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
Ploor's
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From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
radiateverbUS /ˈreɪdiət/
send out rays or waves
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And if the events caused by the planet aimed at Ploor were indescribable, what can be said of those initiated by the one directed against Ploor's sun?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading If the expansion is not fast enough, a more or less insignificant amount of the sun's material explodes, thus enlarging by force the radiant surface to whatever extent is necessary to restore equilibrium.
at the time that
From this reading When the heat generated in the interior of a sun becomes greater than its effective surface is able to radiate, that surface expands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus come into being the ordinary novae; suns which may for a few days or for a few weeks radiate energy at a rate a few hundreds of thousands of times greater than normal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since ordinary novae can be produced at will by the collision of a planet with a sun, the scientists of the Patrol had long since completed their studies of all the phenomena involved.
