used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
CoalitionnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
CombatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
power to direct or determine
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
detachments
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From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
evacuationnounUS /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
flatlyadverbUS /ˈflætli/
in an unqualified manner
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
hornet'snounUS /ˈhɔːrnəts/
possessive form of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
Itjes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
not any; not one
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
recordable
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From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The request was perfectly reasonable, and Hayes had every intention of granting it.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
SchillernounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
SmolensknounUS /smoʊˈlensk/
a city in western Russia on the Dnieper River; scene of severe fighting in World War II
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
confined on all sides
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
techniciansnounUS /tekˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “technician” — someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
From this reading Itjes stood among his officers and technicians on the bridge of the carrier 'Smolensk', staring at the blank communications screen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Coalition First Combat Fleet, both detachments, stood fast at a safe distance from the hornet's nest that surrounded Schiller, and formed into a single front to face them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Five minutes before he had told Hayes flatly that there would be no engagement without his recordable promise---both visual and vocal---of the free evacuation of the planet, regardless of the outcome of the battle.
but in spite of that
From this reading This helpless waiting, for a reply so paramount, and yet so utterly beyond his control, was an agony of the human spirit.
