agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
Almos
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From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AS OTHERS SEE US."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
without doubt or question
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
go away from a place
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
engage in
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
not any; not one
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
OTHERS
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From this reading "AS OTHERS SEE US."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
determined
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
express in words
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "AS OTHERS SEE US."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
super-radium
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From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning found me resolved to make the journey to Mars at any cost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
the topmost one of two
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "AS OTHERS SEE US."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
virator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In any event, I argued, if, at the usual hour of Martian contact, my instrument should glow in response to super-radium, it would clearly be my duty to fulfil my part of the agreement, for the glow would be proof that Almos had fulfilled his and that his spirit had passed into the upper chamber of the virator.
in or at the place that
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That Almos had intended to say he would leave further instructions, I had no doubt.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The instructions would probably be written, and placed where I would immediately see them upon regaining consciousness.
