Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

in addition

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

plural of “brew” — drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

the specified day of the month

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

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

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

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

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

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

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

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

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

held up in the air

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

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

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

not any; not one

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

on one occasion

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

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

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

with planning and intention

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

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

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

Dutch genre painter (1626-1679)

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Dane, himself, once he had thrown off the lingering effects of his Sargolian illness, applied time to his studies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

under normal conditions

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

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

From this reading HEADACHES They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.

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

From this reading But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.

at the time that

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

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

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No matter when Dane dropped into the mess cabin, which was the common meeting place of the spacer, he was apt to find others there before him, usually with a mug of one of Mura's special brews close at hand, speculating about their landing date.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading From that point on there was nothing to do but wait out the usual dull time of flight between systems and hope that Steen Wilcox had plotted a course which would cut that flight time to a minimum.