Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

later than; following

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

(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 GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

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From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

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From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

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From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

power to direct or determine

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

come together

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

plural of “galaxy” — a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

highest in quality

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading For they had not learned of the triple ray.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

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From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

not any; not one

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For they had not learned of the triple ray.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading For they had not learned of the triple ray.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

except for; apart from

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

carry out

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

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From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

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From this reading The little tender had sufficient power to take care of any damage that Thett might inflict, they felt sure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

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From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

increase threefold

From this reading For they had not learned of the triple ray.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading WITH GALAXIES IN THE BALANCE The _Thought_ arose from Venone after long hours, and at Arcot's suggestion, they assumed an orbit about the world, at a distance of two million miles, and all on board slept, save Torlos, the tireless molecular motion machine of flesh and iron.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But the terrestrians would feel the greatest strain of the coming encounter, especially Arcot and Morey, for Morey was to help by repairing any damage done, by working from the control board of the _Banderlog_.

but in spite of that

From this reading He acted as guard, and as he had slept but four days before, he explained there was really no reason for him to sleep as yet.