used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
billionnounUS /ˈbɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Look at that city!"
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
colonizedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlənaɪzd/
inhabited by colonists
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
divisible by two
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
hiatusnounUS /haɪˈeɪtəs/
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at that city!"
Marduknoun
the chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
Morland
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From this reading Paytrik Morland whispered.
Neobarbarism
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From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
Paytrik
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From this reading Paytrik Morland whispered.
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 process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
cut with a saw
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Look at that city!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
VikingsnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The process of getting into orbit took them around the planet several times, and it was a more impressive spectacle at each circuit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even so, the Space Vikings were amazed--and stubbornly refusing to show it--at what they saw in the telescopic screens.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Paytrik Morland whispered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, Marduk had a population of almost two billion, and had been civilized, with no hiatus of Neobarbarism, since it had first been colonized in the Fourth Century.
