Chapter III

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

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

later than; following

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

a quantity of money

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

a line of approach

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

confined by bonds

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

in deplorable condition

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

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From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

a boy or man

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

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From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading A retired pirate-vessel medic, Herndon realized.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

ten 10s

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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 The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves

From this reading A retired pirate-vessel medic, Herndon realized.

keep engaged

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

of or relating to neurons

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

not any; not one

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

above and across; more than

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading A retired pirate-vessel medic, Herndon realized.

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

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

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

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A retired pirate-vessel medic, Herndon realized.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading A retired pirate-vessel medic, Herndon realized.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

make square

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

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

From this reading He bound himself over to the surgeon later that afternoon, after money to the amount of ten thousand, nine hundred thirty golden stellors had been deposited to his name in the Royal Borlaam Bank in Galaxy Square, and after he had seen the neuronic mesh that was embedded in the bodies of Benjin, Oversk, Dorgel, and Razumod.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The surgeon's quarters were farther along the Avenue of Bronze, in a dilapidated old house that had no doubt been built in Third Empire days.

lean and sinewy

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The surgeon himself was a wiry fellow with a puckered ray-slash across one cheek and a foreshortened left leg.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Greater assurance of good faith than this he could not demand; he would have to risk the rest.