used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We might as well face that."
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
Brian
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From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
placed in a grave
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
Corvo
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From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
InvestigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
It's
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From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
Kay
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From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We might as well face that."
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
and nothing more
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It's almost a myth by now, but it's our only chance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
Roger
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From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
except for; apart from
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
scientist'snounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
possessive form of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
a special situation
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This Corvo North business," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
Wargan
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From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buried under layers of horror in the old scientist's brain was the only thing that could save the System--and Roger Kay had exactly half an hour to dig it out!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We might as well face that."
(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 We might as well face that."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The face of Brian Wargan, chief of the Solar Bureau of Investigation, was gray with strain and fatigue.
