used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
in the past
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
(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 "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading Are we to be cowed by a show of force?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
educateverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪt/
give an education to
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Are we to be cowed by a show of force?
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
made afraid
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
galacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
Marandis
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From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
the force of workers available
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
not any; not one
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
ObjectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Objection and rebellion and threats of violence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
go across or through
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
a course of conduct
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Objection and rebellion and threats of violence.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Are we to be cowed by a show of force?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
Terra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Objection and rebellion and threats of violence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Objection and rebellion and threats of violence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They have not the foresight to understand that so far as they are concerned, less than a week of their apparent time will pass before the ships and men of Marandis will land on Terra in its new surroundings, to treat with them, to lead them, to educate them, to bring to Terra all of the glories and benefits of galactic civilization--no, gentlemen, _to return to Terra its galactic heritage, lost so long ago.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
but in spite of that
From this reading Its birthright returned!_ "And yet what response do we get?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So I ask you, are we to be frightened by this small primitive world that lies like a barrier across our path?
