Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

(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 Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

-ing form of “analyze” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

in a state of sleep

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

a visual display of information

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

-ing form of “classify” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

get or gather together

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

a machine for performing calculations automatically

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

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

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

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

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

plural of “hypothesis” — a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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 TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

and nothing more

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

comparative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

building again

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

refrain from harming

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

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

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

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

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

marked by no noteworthy or significant events

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.

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

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

communicated in the form of words

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

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

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

at the time that

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

during the time that

From this reading THE TRIP FROM Chickladoria to Vegia, while fairly long, was uneventful.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading And, alone or in a crowd, within sight of each other or not, in any place or at any time, asleep or awake, each had only to think at the other and they were instantly in full mental rapport.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In their “spare” time, of which each had quite a great deal, they worked together at their telepathy; to such good purpose that, when so working, verbal communication between them became rarer and rarer.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Joan spent her working hours, of course, at her regular job of rebuilding the giant computer.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Cloud spent his at the galactic chart or in the control room staring into a tank; classifying, analyzing, building up and knocking down hypotheses and theories, wringing every possible drop of knowledge from all the data he could collect.