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 A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

any thing at all

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

getting bald

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

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

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

an act that fails

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

realize beforehand

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

the head of a state government

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

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

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

the color of freshly broken cast iron

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

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

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

not any; not one

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "It's a great honor and I certainly don't foresee anything that can prevent the expedition from being a complete success.

communicate vividly

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

having a tone of a reed instrument

From this reading "Thank you, Commander," replied Hardy, in a thin, reedy voice.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Thank you, Commander," replied Hardy, in a thin, reedy voice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

in a stiff manner

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, Commander," replied Hardy, in a thin, reedy voice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

past form of “toy” — behave carelessly or indifferently

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading A tall, lean man with iron-gray hair, the commander of Space Academy, sat behind his desk, back ramrod straight in his black-and-gold senior officer's uniform, and casually toyed with a paper cutter on his desk as he spoke to Christopher Hardy, a short, thin man with a balding head and sharp features.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Thank you, Commander," replied Hardy, in a thin, reedy voice.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There's no doubt that the success or failure of this project will influence the thinking of the Solar Alliance with regard to further expansion, Governor Hardy," said Commander Walters to the man sitting stiffly in front of him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you, Commander," replied Hardy, in a thin, reedy voice.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And my congratulations on your appointment to head the expedition."