used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
antigravs
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From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
BoshnounUS /bɑːʃ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading "Bosh!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
deem to be
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
deniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
don't
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From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
in a gradual manner
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the act of retaining something
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
hydraulicadjectiveUS /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
integraladjectiveUS /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading _The Philosopher looked irritated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _The Philosopher looked irritated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
merchantship
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From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
Naipor
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From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
PainternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading _The Philosopher looked irritated.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
transport commercially
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
without speaking
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
Viornis
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From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, as the antigravs were cut off, there was a vast, metallic sighing as the gigantic structure of the cradle itself took over the load of holding the ship in her hydraulic bath.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if the victim likes it that way?_" The great merchantship _Naipor_ settled her tens of thousands of tons of mass into her landing cradle on Viornis as gently as an egg being settled into an egg crate, and almost as silently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
in the company of; together with
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
yearnsverbUS /jɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading _As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him..._ "_But, gentlemen," said the Physician, "I really don't think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion._" "_At least," added the Painter with a chuckle, "not as far as the victim is concerned._"
