Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He went to the window, and absent-mindedly stared out.

later than; following

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

(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 For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

of or relating to or comprising atoms

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

in a distracted manner

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

an unchanging intonation

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

of great mass; huge and bulky

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading He listened more intently, and leaned out of the window to look at the building.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He listened more intently, and leaned out of the window to look at the building.

go away from a place

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened more intently, and leaned out of the window to look at the building.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He listened more intently, and leaned out of the window to look at the building.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He listened more intently, and leaned out of the window to look at the building.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

not any; not one

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

and nothing more

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He went to the window, and absent-mindedly stared out.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He went to the window, and absent-mindedly stared out.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

a moving crowd

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

not tried or tested by experience

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _In the Power-House_ Alone in the prison room, after Dex had been dragged away to be subjected to the Rogan inquisition, Brand gnawed at his fingers and paced distractedly up and down the stone flooring.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went to the window, and absent-mindedly stared out.

during the time that

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound

From this reading The whining hum from the great domed building off to the right, like the high-pitched droning of a swarm of gargantuan bees, came to his ears.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He went to the window, and absent-mindedly stared out.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.

twist and press out of shape

From this reading For a while he had no coherent thought at all; only the realization that his turn came next, and that the Rogans would leave no refinement of torment untried in their effort to wring from him the secret of the atomic engine.