Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

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From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

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From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

being joined in close association

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

carefully weighed

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

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

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

an inhabitant of the earth

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

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From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

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

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

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

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

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

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

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

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

a single distinct event

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

a small worthless amount

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

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From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

on one occasion

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

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From this reading If Jack Alvarez was not exactly cordial to Dal Timgar, at least he had dropped the open antagonism that he had shown before.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS Once more the crew of the _Lancet_ settled down to routine, and the incident on Morua VIII seemed almost forgotten.

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

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But a change had come about in the relations between the three doctors, and in every way the change was for the better.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But bit by bit Dal could sense that the change in Jack's attitude went deeper than the surface.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Apparently Tiger's angry outburst had startled Jack, as though he had never really considered that the big Earthman might honestly be attached to his friend from Garv II, and the Blue Doctor seemed sincere in his agreement to work with Dal and Tiger as a team.