used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
baringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He listened in the silence of the Exploration ship's control room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
ExplorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
HandbooknounUS /ˈhændbʊk/
a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened in the silence of the Exploration ship's control room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened in the silence of the Exploration ship's control room.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading So is a snarl of menace.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
not any; not one
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
and nothing more
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He listened in the silence of the Exploration ship's control room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
Ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He listened in the silence of the Exploration ship's control room.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading So is a snarl of menace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So is a snarl of menace.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
spacer
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From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
tougheradjectiveUS /ˈtʌfər/
comparative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It can be fatal to mistake the latter for the former._ _Harm an alien being only under circumstances of self-defense._ _TRUST NO ALIEN BEING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES._ --From _Exploration Ship's Handbook_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The problem of separating the friends from the enemies was a major one in the conquest of space as many a dead spacer could have testified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
at the time that
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A tough job when you could see an alien and judge appearances; far tougher when they were only whispers on the wind._ _A smile of friendship is a baring of the teeth.
