used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
any thing at all
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
Cameron
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From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
didn't
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From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
else
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From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
Farquhar
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From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
HumanitiesnounUS /hjuːˈmænɪtiz/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
it's
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From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
lethaladjectiveUS /ˈliːθəl/
of an instrument of certain death
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
multiplicationnounUS /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
multipliesverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪz/
third-person singular of “multiply” — combine by multiplication
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
pink-white
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From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
express in words
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
Solarian
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From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
the season of growth
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
squintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still too cold to be sitting on the grass, but Cameron didn't seem to notice it--or anything else, Joyce thought.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading On a small slope that rims the park area, Cameron Wilder lay on his back squinting through the cloud of pink-white petals to the sky beyond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beside him, Joyce Farquhar drew her jacket closer with an irritated gesture.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading _It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?_ In the spring the cherry blossoms are heavy in the air over the campus of Solarian Institute of Science and Humanities.
