Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

the right to enter

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

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

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

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

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

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

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

deem to be

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

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

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

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

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

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

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

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

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

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

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

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

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

not any; not one

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

do one's shopping

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

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

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On their second day, they climbed high into the hills.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But on the first night, Barrent did not go through the door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even the owner of an antidote shop had to consider the possibility of not being able to recognize his own symptoms in time.

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

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

two times

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

nonexistent

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Barrent and Moera had adjoining rooms, and the door between them was unlocked.

in or at the place that

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Moera had given no sign of wanting him to do so; and on a planet where women have easy and continual access to poisons, a man had to think twice before inflicting his company where it was not wanted.