used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another nudge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
lacking funds
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
clashedverbUS /klæʃt/
past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
dissidentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsədənt/
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
FactionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
a social unit living together
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
immediately past
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
for more time
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
most important element
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
microcosmnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəkɑːzəm/
a miniature model of something
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
migratedverbUS /ˈmaɪɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
not any; not one
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
nudgeverbUS /nʌdʒ/
to push against gently
From this reading Another nudge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
PsychologicallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
with regard to psychology
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Factions took shape on Eden and clashed in town meetings.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading These broke off from the main colony, and migrated across the near ridge to settle in an adjacent valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Psychologically, it was a most satisfactory development, playing out in classical microcosm the massive behavior of total man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, as expected, some dissident individuals and family groups could no longer tolerate the irritation of living in the same neighborhood with the rest.
