used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The assumption was a natural and logical one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
for the reason that
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
didn't
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From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
Dr
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From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
of great significance or value
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
Kerama's
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From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
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 They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The assumption was a natural and logical one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The assumption was a natural and logical one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The assumption was a natural and logical one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
ParnellnounUS /ˈpɑːrnəl/
Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
PyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
radio-telescope
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From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
Sanborn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
Scotty
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From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
tracings
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From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
tryoutsnounUS /ˈtraɪaʊts/
plural of “tryout” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Rick and Scotty waited impatiently for the scientist to begin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They knew something important was coming up, from remarks dropped by Winston earlier, but they didn't know what.
Winston
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From this reading The Great Pyramid Parnell Winston faced the group of Egyptian scientists in the crowded radio-telescope control room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," Winston began, "I and my young associates came at Dr. Kerama's request because of the assumption that internal or local difficulties had caused the strange peaks in your Sanborn tracings of the first tryouts of the new system.
