Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

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

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

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

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

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From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

rid of obstructions

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

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From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

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From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

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

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

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

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

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 Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

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

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

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

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

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

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

investigate scientifically

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

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From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

and nothing more

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

open and observable; not secret or hidden

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

a human being

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

get by special effort

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

in distinction from others

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

believed likely

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

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From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

carry out

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

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

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

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

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.

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

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Before him, their faces showing their concern over a report Walters had just read, Captain Strong, Major Connel, Dr. Joan Dale, and Professor Sykes waited for the commanding officer of the Academy to continue.

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 Behind him, an entire wall made of clear crystal offered a breath-taking view of the Academy grounds.

plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "The situation may be serious and it may not, but I don't want to take any chances."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Commander Walters sat in his office, high up in the Tower of Galileo, with department heads from the Academy and Solar Guard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "As you know," said Walters, "the resolution passed by the Council in establishing the Solar Guard specifically states that it shall be the duty of the Solar Guard to investigate and secure evidence for the Solar Alliance Council of any acts by any person, or group of persons, suspected of overt action against the Solar Constitution or the Universal Bill of Rights.