used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
Clee
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From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
transport commercially
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
not in physical motion
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During a pause in the casual conversation, James suddenly straightened up.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want an official decision, Clee," he said, abruptly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
we're
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From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Supper was over, but the four were still at the table, sipping coffee and smoking.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Works.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "While we're out of touch with United Worlds you, as captain of the ship and director of the project, are Boss, with a capital B. The Lord of Justice, High and Low.
