used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
(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 Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Paul and Nora followed the beacon in almost to the station.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
AlphanounUS /ˈælfə/
the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
a quantity of money
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
for the reason that
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
dialsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlz/
plural of “dial” — the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
Donatti
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From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Paul and Nora followed the beacon in almost to the station.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
Grayson
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From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul and Nora followed the beacon in almost to the station.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
Latham
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From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
Neoterra
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From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
not any; not one
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
Nora
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From this reading Paul and Nora followed the beacon in almost to the station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul and Nora followed the beacon in almost to the station.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
relaynounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
retune
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of daily contact and a certain amount of quavering faith, no one dared to retune the Z-wave dials.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was because Grayson was busy following the radio beacon between Latham Alpha and the next Galactic Survey station along the network.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, because Paul did not know that he had already established contact across a myriad of relay connections all the way back to Neoterra, he waited in space until he could pick up the beacon beyond the next link.
Z-wave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four solid months, Al Donatti tried to reply by Z-wave and failed.
