used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
(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 The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
conquistadors
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From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
EarthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
an opposing military force
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
every person
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
set up or found
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
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 Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
Sun-tappers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
technologynounUS /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, from that point on, a different spirit seemed to animate everyone aboard the _Magellan_.
not known
From this reading There was the feeling that they possessed powers not inferior to those of their unknown enemies.
nonexistent
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
at the time that
From this reading The thought had been haunting them all along that they were in the position of a backward people facing an advanced invader--something like the problem of the Aztecs when faced with the gunpowder and armor of the conquistadors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was the feeling that they had closed with the enemy and found themselves not wanting.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now they knew that though the Sun-tappers' weapons were different and indeed advanced beyond Earthly technology, they themselves were not without resources equally deadly to the foe.
