Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

with few mistakes

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading _Don't believe in flying saucers?

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

in a clumsy manner

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

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From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

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From this reading _Don't believe in flying saucers?

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From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

moving swiftly

From this reading _Don't believe in flying saucers?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

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From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Don't believe in flying saucers?

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

immediately past

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

held up in the air

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

past form of “machine” — turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles (Md is the current symbol for mendelevium but Mv was formerly the symbol)

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

in an essential manner

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

not any; not one

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

and nothing more

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading _Don't believe in flying saucers?

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last...._ It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead.

at the time that

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

in or at the place that

From this reading The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it.