used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
Astrid
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From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
Candar
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From this reading * * * * * Candar, of course, wanted confirmation.
catalystnounUS /ˈkætələst/
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was fast in coming.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading * * * * * Candar, of course, wanted confirmation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading * * * * * Candar, of course, wanted confirmation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was fast in coming.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fast in coming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fast in coming.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Candar, of course, wanted confirmation.
Onzar
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From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
transport commercially
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
tracernounUS /ˈtreɪsər/
an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Its position could not be determined until a base line had been established.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading An hour later the existence of a ship using the catalyst drive was reported by the tracer.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading * * * * * Candar, of course, wanted confirmation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fast in coming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all the technical resources of Onzar at her disposal, Astrid had a prototype of the tracer in operation the following day.
