used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
communicatorsnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtərz/
plural of “communicator” — a person who communicates with others
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
a state at a particular time
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
Costigan
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From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
highest in quality
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
harmedverbUS /hɑːrmd/
past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading They had not been harmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
Nevian
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From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
Nevians
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From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not been harmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
a light shade of red
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
SpecimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
TerrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not been harmed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
ultra-beam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He learned that each had been placed upon exhibition in a different Nevian city: that the three had been separated in response to an insistent popular demand for such a distribution of the peculiar, but highly interesting creatures from a distant solar system.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was that Costigan had been able to keep in touch with his sweetheart and with Bradley.
(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 The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
which person or people
From this reading In fact, each was visited daily by a specialist, who made sure that his charge was being kept in the pink of condition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Specimens Escape Knowing well that conversation with its fellows is one of the greatest needs of any intelligent being, the Nevians had permitted the Terrestrial specimens to retain possession of their ultra-beam communicators.
