used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
for the reason that
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
Channok
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
death-prize
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
detector-range
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
take in liquids
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
one or the other of two
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
Gaifornaab
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From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
grappledverbUS /ˈɡræpəld/
past form of “grapple” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
Irrek
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
of an obscure nature
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
not any; not one
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
oxygen-bubble
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From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
PeernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
police-boats
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
Ra-Twelve
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
solidographs
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From this reading The oxygen-bubble in the small moon crater was filled with colorful solidographs, creating the impression of an outdoor banquet hall.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The best bands playing in the Empire that night unwittingly contributed their efforts, and food and drink were beyond reproach.
at the time that
From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though somewhat dazed throughout, Channok was startled to discover at one point that the thick carpets on which he stood were a genuine priceless Gaifornaab weave--and no solidographs either!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was carried off with a flourish nevertheless.
Yomm
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From this reading _When Peer and Channok grappled the derelict Ra-Twelve, they hooked a death-prize--haunted by the Yomm, stalked by the Mysterious Nine!_ The celebration of the wedding of Peer and Channok had to be cut a little short, because a flock of police-boats from Irrek showed up at detector-range about midway.
