Chapter IV

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

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

in mentally perceptive and responsive way

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

(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 He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a small container

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a loving feeling

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

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From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

divisible by two

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

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

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

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

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

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

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

not any; not one

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

and nothing more

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

extremely and sharply

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

with speed

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

someone who has red hair

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

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

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

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

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

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

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Then and only then did he turn his attention to the redhead in the boss' chair.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

having no precedent; novel

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

not having been satisfied

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading He had to hand it to Elder Sister--through all this sudden and to her entirely unprecedented violence of action she hadn't turned a hair.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

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

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading However, finding that she was getting no results, from Lensman or Lyranian, she subsided quickly into alertly watchful waiting.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Still unsatisfied, Kinnison flipped out one of his DeLameters and flamed the remains of the capsule of worse than paralyzing fluid, caring not a whit that his vicious portable, even in that brief instant, seared a hole a foot deep into the floor.

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

From this reading The zwilnik screamed wildly, piercingly at first.