used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
completely unclothed
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
can't
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From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
Dex
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From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
at any time
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
intensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtensɪv/
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
and nothing more
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
mirthlessly
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From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
others
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From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
transport commercially
From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
express in words
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
They've
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From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think they could learn about the motor just by taking it apart and studying it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They've got our ship, and three others besides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
we're
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From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _In the Tower_ "What I can't figure out," said Dex, striding up and down the big bare room, "is why we're needed to tell them about the atomic motor.
a late time of life
From this reading Brand grinned mirthlessly, recalling the three years of intensive study it had taken him to learn the refinements of atomic motive power.
you'd
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From this reading "If you'd ever qualified as a space navigator, Dex, you'd know better.
