used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And when they finished, they built another.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
atopadverbUS /əˈtɑːp/
on, to, or at the top
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
being joined in close association
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Responding, the hands built an energy generator.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
being joined in close association
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
Crayley
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From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Responding, the hands built an energy generator.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading And when they finished, they built another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
four-foot
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From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
generatornounUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtər/
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
From this reading Responding, the hands built an energy generator.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Responding, the hands built an energy generator.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
micro-relays
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From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/
with planning and intention
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
RespondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Responding, the hands built an energy generator.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
surgesnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when they finished, they built another.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
tickedverbUS /tɪkt/
past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Metal fingers, five on each hand; each hand attached to an arm, and each pair of arms connected to a silvery sphere that sat atop a four-foot pillar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading _Crayley plotted a murder that was scientific in both motive and method--and as perfect as the mask of his face!_ Crayley stood thoughtfully before the huge screen and watched the fingers move.
at the time that
From this reading And when they finished, they built another.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the pillar, micro-relays ticked and chuckled, sending delicately measured surges of power here and there through silver nerves to metal muscles.
