used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
anew
From this reading The moon that Jandro would never see again.
(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 At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
any thing at all
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
crazedadjectiveUS /kreɪzd/
driven insane
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
Dragbora
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From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
Earthmen
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From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
Jandro
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From this reading The moon that Jandro would never see again.
Jandro's
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From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
the force of workers available
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The moon that Jandro would never see again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
established beyond doubt
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moon that Jandro would never see again.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He felt that he alone of all the Earthmen could understand the deep rebellion, the dreams and the hopes that had been the driving force in Jandro's life.
UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
unmovingadjective
not in motion
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
in or at the place that
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading At the sight of that unmoving figure, Underwood experienced a depth of sorrow and pity that wiped out all other thoughts for a moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Underwood thought of the green, shining moon of the refugee Dragbora where men lived in peace with one another.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And this was a mean end for such bright dreams--death at the hands of crazed fanatics on a Heaven World that had proved to be anything but that.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The moon that Jandro would never see again.
