used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
(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 "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
in addition
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
Bominger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
Eichlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
incapacitatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪtɪd/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
Lensmannoun
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
narcoticadjectiveUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/
of or relating to or designating narcotics
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
not any; not one
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
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 "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
PlanetaryadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/
of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
Radelix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
for a short time
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
in the near future
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
Telluriannoun
an inhabitant of the earth
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My facts are also entirely negative," the Second began.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
thought-screen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
not known
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
being of use or service
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
be dressed in
From this reading "Shortly thereafter a minor agent, a female instructed to wear a thought-screen at all times, lost her usefulness by suffering a mental disorder which incapacitated her quite seriously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "As soon as our operations upon the planet Radelix began to be really productive of results, a contingent of Tellurian narcotic agents arrived; which may or may not have included the Lensman--" "Stick to facts for the time being," Eichlan ordered, curtly.
which person or people
From this reading Then another agent, also a female, this time one of the third order and who had been very useful up to that time, ceased reporting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A few days later Bominger, the Planetary Director, failed to report, as did the Planetary Observer; who, as you know, was entirely unknown to, and had no connection with, the operating staff.
