(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 Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
subject to appointment
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
burrownounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
Eric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
and nothing more
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
randomlyadverbUS /ˈrændəmli/
in a random manner
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
SimultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
stabbingadjectiveUS /ˈstæbɪŋ/
causing physical or especially psychological injury
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
a vivid mental image
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Simultaneously, heads went up all over the burrow and stared expectantly at the wall opposite the record machine, waiting for the magic message.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is the appointed vision under which you will live and die."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Eric the Only," Rita called, spinning the dial on the left of the machine with one hand and stabbing at it randomly with the forefinger of the other.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The old woman lowered her arms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is the sequence in the science of our ancestors that speaks for you alone.
