used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
agendanounUS /əˈdʒendə/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
ChinounUS /kaɪ/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
complexitiesnounUS /kəmˈpleksɪtiz/
plural of “complexity” — the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
computer'snounUS /kəmˈpjuːtərz/
possessive form of “computer” — a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
guiltilyadverb
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Six hours had passed.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
manualsnounUS /ˈmænjuːəlz/
plural of “manual” — a small handbook
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
morguenounUS /mɔːrɡ/
a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Six hours had passed.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
with low volume
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
transport commercially
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six hours had passed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
a special situation
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nor was it in the manuals that he should have access to the computer's huge memory banks and abilities other than through "channels"--i.e., Bessie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
TungnounUS /tʌŋ/
Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A situation report from the Cow was the first thing on his agenda any time that he had been out of contact for any length of time, flare or not.
which person or people
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not his job to be in constant contact with the complete situation of the ship and its vast complexities; he was not the captain.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading In the morgue, Dr. Y Chi Tung, who still slept peacefully as he had since the moment he reached his hammock, muttered quietly in his sleep, "Confusion--" * * * * * Mike snapped awake and glanced guiltily at the clock.
