used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
curtnessnoun
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
Dr
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From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
GarynounUS /ˈɡeri/
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading Gary needed no urging.
a long fixed look
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
a narrow way or road
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
LunanounUS /ˈluːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Gary needed no urging.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
not any; not one
From this reading Gary needed no urging.
Nora
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From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
protrusionnoun
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
RadiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
rocketdrome
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From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed in her eyes, and in the petulant protrusion of her lower lip.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Gary needed no urging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Deadly Radiation Nora Powell was frankly out of her depth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was this theory which was responsible for his unusual curtness, for his irate explosion at the rocketdrome, for the preoccupation that had marked his return flight from Luna to Earth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She asked, cool gaze studying her new superior, "Would you be kind enough to explain that more fully, Dr. Lane?"
