used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
CowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
cubiclenounUS /ˈkjuːbɪkəl/
small room in which a monk or nun lives
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
Forential
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From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
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 Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
racialadjectiveUS /ˈreɪʃəl/
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
unreferred-to
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The aliens always let other races fight their wars of conquest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behind their flow of thoughts was the unreferred-to but ever-present fear for their own lives.
wasn't
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From this reading Cowardice was taken for granted; it was so deeply a part of their own culture (if it wasn't somehow a racial characteristic) that it did not need to be acknowledged.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Forential knew that his own personal existence might well hinge on the outcome of the next few hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the space station, Forential sat in his cubicle in mental conference with the other aliens.
