used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
anew
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
concomitancenoun
occurrence or existence together or in connection with one another
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
being joined in close association
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
at any time
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
interstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
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 But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
Leomo
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From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
Lilaroma
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From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
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 The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
migrationnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
on one occasion
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
pupillage
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From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
any competition
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
not in physical motion
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Another concomitance was the subsequent importance of the questions connected with interstellar migration.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
two times
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The intervals between its appearances were often long, occasionally brief.
at the time that
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading But, when it recurred once or twice, I began to see that it followed the passions of Lilaroma, and that the families of the Leomo were least affected by it and most active whilst it lasted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WARNING EVER and again there overshadowed the spirit of the race a cloud, a foreboding, that contrasted deeply with their usual exhilaration.
but in spite of that
From this reading At first I could not understand the cause of it; for I was still in pupillage and had not yet developed the sympathetic magnetism that ultimately made me a member of the race.
