used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
react verbally
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
captive's
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From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do we do now?"
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
Foanna
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From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
galacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
know-hownounUS /ˈnoʊhaʊ/
the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What do we do now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
any competition
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
Terrans
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From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And certainly the captive's description of those powers in action suggested a supernatural origin of Foanna knowledge, or at least for its application.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Ross thought that the answer might be that they possessed the remnants of some almost forgotten technical know-how, the heritage of a very old race.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What do we do now?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the answer had come that the Foanna were older than recorded time, that they had lived in the great citadel before the race of the Terrans' prisoner had risen from very primitive savagery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do we do now?"
showing curiosity
From this reading He had tried to learn something of the origin of the Foanna themselves, wondering if the robed ones could be from the galactic empire.
