used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
anew
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
(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 Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
the act of departing
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
Gordon
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From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
immobilitynounUS /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
remaining in place
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
Newland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
Newland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
and nothing more
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
with speed
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
with low volume
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
ScientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
slumpedverbUS /slʌmpt/
past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
Tareeg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not too good, Troy thought after a moment, studying Newland's loose mouth, the slow blinking of the eyes and the slumped immobility of position.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
the act of using
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
look attentively
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
at the time that
From this reading Were they traitors or were they waiting for The Ice Men?_ Jerry Newland was sitting up on the side of his bunk, frowning at the floor, when Troy Gordon came quietly into the room and stopped at the entrance to watch him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But the question was whether Newland was going to recover quickly enough now to be of any use as an ally.
which person or people
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Men were tortured ... men were killed ... and the Earth Scientists chatted pleasantly with the Tareeg.
a late time of life
From this reading Not too bad either--not for a man who, in most practical respects, had been dead for the better part of three years and come awake again only the day before.
