used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
(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 the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
befitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By L. J. STECHER, JR.
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading By L. J. STECHER, JR.
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading By L. J. STECHER, JR.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading By L. J. STECHER, JR.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
SavesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
STECHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By L. J. STECHER, JR.
StitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine," it said and lapsed into silence.
a just detectable amount
From this reading There was no trace in its accent of its artificial origin.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The mechanical voice spoke solemnly, as befitted the importance of its message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Solar Confederation being invaded, all this exasperating computer could offer for a defense was a ridiculous old proverb!
