used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
without stop or interruption
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
criss-crossed
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From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
demanding attention
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
deferentadjective
showing deference
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
galacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
gloried
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From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
a particular point in time
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
Neosol
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From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
planaradjectiveUS /ˈpleɪnər/
involving or having two dimensions
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
a full supply
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
podiumnounUS /ˈpoʊdiəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
move upward
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
express in words
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Across the galaxy between here and Neosol," he said, waving a hand which caused a wall curtain to rise, showing a planar map of the star region between the two inhabited systems, criss-crossed with red and blue lines, "the galactic survey has a veritable network of radio beacon signals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took their cries of praise with a deferent attitude, but remained on the podium, which indicated that he had more to tell.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They subsided after minutes of wild applause, and Paul continued:
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a smile of self-confidence, Paul faced the cheering auditorium and gloried in the praise.
a late time of life
From this reading It--this moment--was payment in plenty for years of struggle and of being a third-rate voice crying against the stone wall of authority.
