used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
biologynounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
the science that studies living organisms
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
Bylanus
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From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
Earth-Tarthian
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From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
entropynounUS /ˈentrəpi/
(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
ten 10s
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
Ofridia
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From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
on one occasion
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
park-like
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From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
a light shade of red
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
Portox
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From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
RagingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
regenerationnounUS /riˈdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
run-downadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnˈdaʊn/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
specialistsnounUS /ˈspeʃələsts/
plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
Tarth
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From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading There, tenderly, he left them in the care of specialists at the regeneration station, and began his long vigil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the other hand, through biology, the science of Bylanus' world had come a long way in the conquest of death and destroyed human tissue.
at the time that
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was that with some faint ray of confidence Bylanus brought the two broken bodies to the single large city of his park-like planet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _The Raging Beast_ Although once mighty Ofridia of Tarth and certainly the nations of Earth had outstripped Bylanus' world in the physical science, the planet of the pink and green suns was supreme in biology.
a late time of life
From this reading Thus had it needed Portox' help, a hundred Earth-Tarthian years before, when run-down entropy threatened its very existence.
