afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy was friendly enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The enemy was friendly enough.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
Finogenov
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From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The enemy was friendly enough.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The enemy was friendly enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble was--their friendship was as dangerous as their hate!
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enemy was friendly enough.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next morning, before the sunlight exploded, the four of them donned their space suits and went and sat outside the dome, waiting.
Winship
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From this reading General Finogenov notified Major Winship that the underground blast was scheduled for the following morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Winship, after receiving the message, discussed precautions with the three other Americans.
