used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
any thing at all
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
for the reason that
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “My father!” he cried.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
at any time
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “My father!” he cried.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My father!” he cried.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My father!” he cried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
Phalos
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From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
SturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I admired him because of his fine intellect; and then, too, his passion for research along the same lines as my own drew us together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
at the time that
From this reading “Mr. Sturdy and I were firm friends when he was here on his first exploring expedition,” replied Phalos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
the words that are spoken
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What makes you think my brother knew anything about this?” asked the captain, with as much agitation as he ever permitted himself to show.
ZetanounUS /ˈzeɪtə/
the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading IN GREAT DANGER There was a gasp from the members of the party at Zeta Phalos’ words, and Don bounded to his feet.
