12th
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From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
Aeria
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From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
Aerians
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From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
how long something has existed
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
Alan
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From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
(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 While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
AvengernounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
Cosmo
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From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
at any time
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
fellow-countrymen
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From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
forty-sevenadjective
being seven more than forty
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
forty-sixadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
Narwhalnoun
small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
absolutely essential
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
not any; not one
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
not one, and not any
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A striking distinction of personality and temperament had, ever since he had reached a thinking age, marked him as one apart from the rest of his fellow-countrymen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
Vassilis
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From this reading This was Vassilis Cosmo, a man of between forty-six and forty-seven, and elder brother of the George Cosmo who had been chief engineer of the _Narwhal_, and was now first officer of the _Avenger_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had little or none of the gaiety of disposition and social cordiality that were the salient characteristics of the Aerians as a people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
which person or people
From this reading While all Aeria was rejoicing over the return of the exiles and their restoration to the rights of citizenship, there was one of the inhabitants of the Valley who took little or no part in the festivities.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN order to adequately explain the origin of the peremptory recall which, although of course he obeyed it without question, seemed so incomprehensible to Alan, it will be necessary to go back to the night of the 12th of May.
