used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
biologistnounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
(biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
Bradshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what?]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
Gallifa
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From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
gnomesnounUS /noʊmz/
plural of “gnome” — a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
halftrack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
only a very short time before
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
stretchernounUS /ˈstretʃər/
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And something was forcing the crew into homicidal insanity.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Early on the first morning after the camp had been secured--scarcely twenty-four hours after the first plastic shack had been erected--four members of the surveying section brought in Bradshaw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: It was a chill, terrifying planet inhabited by furtive gnomes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what?]
at the time that
From this reading Gallifa, the senior biologist of the party, was loading the halftrack in preparation for a field trip when the men placed the stretcher in the shade of the truck.
