used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
(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 "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
any person at all
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
betrayernoun
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
cellularadjectiveUS /ˈseljələr/
relating to cells
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
contact-blocks
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From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
contactingverbUS /ˈkɑːntæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contact” — be in or establish communication with
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
cooeperating
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From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The late Nebu-hin-Abenoz, for instance.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
I've
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From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The late Nebu-hin-Abenoz, for instance.
intermediariesnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdieriz/
plural of “intermediary” — a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late Nebu-hin-Abenoz, for instance.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
Nebu-hin-Abenoz
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From this reading The late Nebu-hin-Abenoz, for instance.
not any; not one
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
paratime
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From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
subversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Another is the principle of no upward contact--leaders contacting their subordinates through contact-blocks and ignorant intermediaries.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I've studied illegal and subversive organizations all over paratime, and among the really successful ones, there are a few uniform principles.
which person or people
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One is cellular organization--small groups, acting in isolation from one another, cooeperating with other cells but ignorant of their composition.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading And another is a willingness to kill off anybody who looks like a potential betrayer or forced witness.
