used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
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 He stopped cold.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
DecidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
estimatingverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
flippedverbUS /flɪpt/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading Roger flipped off the teleceiver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
Loring
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From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Roger flipped off the teleceiver.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
paralo-ray
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From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
Roger
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From this reading Roger flipped off the teleceiver.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
transport commercially
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Loring stood framed in the doorway, a paralo-ray gun in each hand.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped cold.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He stared at the darkened screen and began estimating the chances of success for a plan he had in mind.
carry out
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
teleceiver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger flipped off the teleceiver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger flipped off the teleceiver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Deciding that, regardless of what happened, he had to take over the ship, he got up and turned toward the hatch and the gun locker.
