used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
ALnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
Alcorians
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From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boyle, it's got to be stopped!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
Fermiirig
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From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Boyle, it's got to be stopped!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
ten 10s
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
it's
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From this reading Boyle, it's got to be stopped!"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
Moira's
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From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
and nothing more
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
Santikh
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From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
stillsnounUS /stɪlz/
plural of “still” — a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Boyle, it's got to be stopped!"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
they're
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From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boyle, it's got to be stopped!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He put his elbows on Moira's antique conversation table and leaned toward the older man, his eyes hot and anxious.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
visinews
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From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boyle knew there was an angle behind the aliens' generosity ... but he had one of his own!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
Wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading "These Alcorians have been on Earth for only a month," David Locke said, "but already they're driving a wedge between AL&O and the Social Body that can destroy the Weal overnight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
you've
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From this reading "There are only the two of them--Fermiirig and Santikh; you've probably seen stills of them on the visinews a hundred times--and AL&O has kept them so closely under cover that we of the Social Body never get more than occasional rumors about what they're really like.
