Chapter X

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

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

(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 Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

of or relating to or comprising atoms

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

fearless and daring

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

of short duration or distance

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

an argument that is conclusive

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

divisible by two

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

wear out completely

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

set up or found

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

shining intensely

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bronson shook his head in wonder.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

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

From this reading Bronson shook his head in wonder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

go away from a place

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

most important element

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

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

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Bronson shook his head in wonder.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

-ing form of “teeter” — move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A bus went past--and did not leave a wake of evil-smelling pale blue exhaust.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

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

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Counterfeit_ Bronson found that the streets of the city were teeming with people which was not what he had expected from his brief talk with Miss Carlson of Earth Two.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Bronson shook his head in wonder.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Bronson was absolutely certain that this was not Earth Two at all, for it seemed unlike a world teetering on the brink of death--even ignoring the main clincher of the pillar of atomic fire mentioned by La Carlson, there was that vast and more-than-obvious difference.

but in spite of that

From this reading This was not unlike his own world, yet there were subtle differences--subtle differences observable at first glance, but becoming bold and glaring differences as Bronson became more familiar with the street down which he walked.