used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
conditionedadjectiveUS /kənˈdɪʃənd/
established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, one never paraded feelings.
Dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
Eglani
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From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
Ellen
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From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Of course, one never paraded feelings.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
Fiske
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From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
frothnounUS /frɔːθ/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
inconsequentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːnsəˈkwentʃəl/
lacking worth or importance
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course, one never paraded feelings.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Of course, one never paraded feelings.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
showdownnounUS /ˈʃoʊdaʊn/
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Dauntless was one of the most powerful ships in the Confederation space navy.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was what wasn't being said that was important, Ellen Fiske thought as she listened to the high-pitched voices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Bright chatter flowed around her, filling the clean conditioned air of the room with inconsequential noise that hid the tension in a froth of words.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, in the showdown with the Eglani, victory was not necessarily to the mighty.
