used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
(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 All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
blurryadjectiveUS /ˈblɜːri/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
chillsnounUS /tʃɪlz/
plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
dextrousadjectiveUS /ˈdekstrəs/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
didn't
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From this reading Lloyd didn't like Goons.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
being one more than seven
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
force-fields
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From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
GoonnounUS /ɡuːn/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
GoonsnounUS /ɡuːnz/
plural of “goon” — an awkward stupid person
From this reading Lloyd didn't like Goons.
GovernmentaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərmentəl/
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
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 He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lloyd didn't like Goons.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Lloyd didn't like Goons.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
micrometer-breadth
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From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
multi-jointed
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From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
NeutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
not any; not one
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
Opposernoun
someone who offers opposition
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
pulsations
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From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A Goon, a Governmental Opposer of Neutrality, was a fearful sight.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
not in physical motion
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
required or under orders
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
tripodal
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From this reading The metal arms were multi-jointed and dextrous to a fantastic degree, despite the clumsy look of the thick tripodal fingers at the ends of the arms.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew he was supposed to recognize in them the ultimate in police efficiency, but they still gave him chills.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All were of a size, equal to a micrometer-breadth, a monstrous eight feet of thick metal and ponderous wheels, bathed from base to apex in the blurry grey pulsations of their protective force-fields, through which no power on Earth could penetrate.
