aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
Airscouts
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From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
elevatorsnounUS /ˈeləveɪtərz/
plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
hold firmly
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
only a very short time before
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
IncludingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
LEMBKEN
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From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
the force of workers available
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
quadrilateralnoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
with speed
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
Sanson
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From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
moving very fast
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEMBKEN The maneuvers of our party had been so skilfully planned and carried out so surely that the Temple fell into our hands almost immediately.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
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 Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change of fortune was so swift that I could hardly grasp its significance immediately.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Council Hall and offices beneath it were occupied as quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Entering upon that side which faced the Airscouts’ Fortress, our men had surprised and overpowered the guards posted about the elevators, and driven them in flight toward the Science Wing, into which Sanson withdrew to rally them about him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Including the Airscouts’ Fortress, we had thus three-fourths of the quadrilateral in our possession; but the Guard held the Science Wing in strength, and, of course, the surrounding wall, armed with the Ray artillery and commanding everything within it.
