Chapter II

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

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

later than; following

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

(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 Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

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

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

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

From this reading He could guess what the something had been.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

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

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

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

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He could guess what the something had been.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

come to pass

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

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

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

on one occasion

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

and nothing more

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

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

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

a person, without saying who

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

in physical discomfort

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Well, it seemed to happen to all Earthmen sooner or later, and it meant the end of the old unregenerate days.

the act of using

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

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

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

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

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I told the heralds to use my name and add after it--well--something that only she and I knew," said Anse uncomfortably.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He could guess what the something had been.

which person or people

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How did you know it wasn't a trick of Volakech's?" asked someone.

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

From this reading * * * * * Janazik remained impassive, but he recalled that the phrase had been "Dougald Anson, who once told you something on a sunny day down by Zamanaui River."