2346
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From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
decreasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming less or smaller
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
ExecutivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
Over-Council
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The population was ruled by the Over-Council and, in order of decreasing importance, by Councils, and Local Councils.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
SecretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
two-edged
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From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Executive direction was provided by a variety of Secretaries, selected by vote of the appropriate Councils.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Each was composed of representatives duly apportioned by popular vote between the two contending parties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He was Earth's secret weapon, as deadly as a sword--and two-edged!
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year was 2346, and Earth, at the time, was a political democracy.
