used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
airboat
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From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
Caslor
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From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
directionaladjectiveUS /dərˈekʃənəl/
relating to or indicating directions in space
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
MechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
Norlaminian
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From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
an amount of time
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
Rovol
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From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
Seaton
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From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Into a Sun As Rovol and Seaton approached the physics laboratory at the beginning of the period of labor, another small airboat occupied by one man drew up beside them and followed them to the ground.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Turning to Rovol, he went on: "I understand that you require a particularly precise directional mechanism?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
white-bearded
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From this reading The stranger, another white-bearded ancient, greeted Rovol cordially and was introduced to Seaton as "Caslor, the First of Mechanism."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have enabled us to put into practice many things which our ancestors studied in theory for many a wearisome cycle of time."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Truly, this is a high point in the course of Norlaminian science, my young friend," Caslor acknowledged the introduction smilingly.
