used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
(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 Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
Arisians
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From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
for the reason that
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
connivings
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From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
CosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
echelonsnounUS /ˈeʃəlɑːnz/
plural of “echelon” — status in a society or organization
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
Eddorians
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From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
elucidatedverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪtəd/
past form of “elucidate” — make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
divisible by two
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
internecineadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəsiːn/
(of conflict) within a group or organization
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
engage in
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
by chance
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
satiateverb
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
staticadjectiveUS /ˈstætɪk/
not in physical motion
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
strifesnounUS /straɪfs/
plural of “strife” — lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
tremendousness
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From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not enough _could_ occur upon any one planet to keep such minds as theirs even partially occupied; and, unlike the Arisians, they could not satiate themselves in a static philosophical study of the infinite possibilities of the Cosmic All.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Their first care was to set up the various echelons of control.
warrings
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From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their warrings, their strifes, their internecine intrigues and connivings were inevitable because of the tremendousness and capability--and the limitations--of their minds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been said that the basic drive of the Eddorians was a lust for power; a thought which should be elucidated and perhaps slightly modified.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had to be _doing_ something; or, better yet, making other and lesser beings do things to make the physical universe conform to their idea of what a universe should be.
