used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
in addition
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
for the reason that
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
Dane'snounUS /deɪnz/
possessive form of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
a message received and understood
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
Niven's
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From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
come into possession of
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
with speed
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TEMPTATION Dane's preparations for his journey were quickly made, and he was ready to start before the sun was overhead.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
which person or people
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I worked it out from Niven's notes, and have the knowledge safe within my brain; but you will remember that the information would be of value to another white man, who has already made attempts to obtain it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Life is very uncertain in this country, and because we are partners it might be as well if you took this map with you in case you should not find me on your return," said Maxwell.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading It might also be well, in case Miss Castro happens to be present at her father's factory, if you conducted yourself with a little more than your usual diplomacy."
