Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

in addition

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

a single distinct event

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

closed with a lace

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

not any; not one

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

publicly displayed

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

tear or be torn violently

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

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

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

except for; apart from

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

express in words

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

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

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

term of address for a man

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

in or at or to some place

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

in a stolid manner

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

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

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

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

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Since the room seemed a comfortable conference chamber, Dane thought that their status must now be on a higher level than that of Patrol Posted outlaws.

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

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Van Rycke sat stolidly in his chosen seat, fingers of both hands laced across his substantial middle.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

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

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BARGAIN CONCLUDED "--and so we landed here, sir," Rip concluded his report in the matter-of-fact tone he might have used in describing a perfectly ordinary voyage, say between Terraport and Luna City, a run of no incident and dull cargo carrying.

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

From this reading The crew of the Solar Queen, save for Tau, were assembled in a room somewhere in the vastness of Patrol Headquarters.

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

From this reading But he was also sure that if they attempted to walk out of the building that effort would not be successful.