used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
alarmistsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmɪsts/
plural of “alarmist” — a person who alarms others needlessly
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
(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 When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case ... with Earthmen!
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
DefensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
Earthmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this case ... with Earthmen!
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this case ... with Earthmen!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
prioritynounUS /praɪˈɔːrəti/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
SevensnounUS /ˈsevənz/
a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
have in common
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
spools
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
StellaradjectiveUS /ˈstelər/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading News of the contact leaked out and professional alarmists predicted dire things on the news screens of the three home planets of Sol.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case ... with Earthmen!
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Class Sevens were rare and of high potential danger, so all personnel of Group Forty were placed in tight quarantine during the thirty days required for a detailed analysis of the thousands of film spools.
at the time that
From this reading When Scout Group Forty flickered back across half the Galaxy with a complete culture study of a Class Seven civilization on three planets of Argus Ten, the Bureau of Stellar Defense had, of course, a priority claim on all data.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Advanced races generally are eager to share their knowledge with primitive ones.
