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Disqualified

Chapter I

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_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.
Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.
The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.
"My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.
"If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.
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Disqualified

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Disqualified is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.
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Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.
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The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.
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"My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.
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"If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.
/ɪf ɪt ɪz ˈfeɪvərəbəl ðer ɪz ˈsɜːrtən ˈteknɪkəl eɪd əˈbɔːrd ʃɪp wɪtʃ wɪl biː meɪd əˈveɪləbəl tuː juː æt wʌns/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Council's noun US /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

possessive form of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

overlord noun US /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

a person who has general authority over others

From this reading “Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.”

planet's noun US /ˈplænəts/

possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading “The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.”

Planetary adjective US /ˈplænəteri/

of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets

From this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

qualify verb US /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

royally adverb US /ˈrɔɪəli/

in a royal manner

From this reading “Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.”

secretive adjective US /ˈsiːkrətɪv/

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

From this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

steaks noun US /steɪks/

plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading “The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

considerable importance adjective + noun

In this reading “"My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.”

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “"If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.”

most obvious adverb + adjective

In this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

at luncheon preposition + noun

In this reading “Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.”

on a hill preposition + article + noun counted as “on … hill”

In this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

stood on verb + particle

In this reading “_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

AidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

areanounUS /ˈeriə/

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

atenounUS /eɪt/

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

Council'snounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

possessive form of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

fruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

inch-thick

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/

a formal or official examination

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/

a midday meal

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

mealnounUS /miːl/

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

overlordnounUS /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

a person who has general authority over others

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

Peo

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

planetnounUS /ˈplænət/

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

planet'snounUS /ˈplænəts/

possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

PlanetaryadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/

of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/

in a royal manner

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

Saranta

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

saucenounUS /sɔːs/

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

secretiveadjectiveUS /ˈsiːkrətɪv/

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

steaksnounUS /steɪks/

plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

Tardo

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From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If it is favorable, there is certain technical aid aboard ship which will be made available to you at once.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/

having a top of a specified character

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

tournounUS /tʊr/

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Tardo and Peo were entertained royally at luncheon by Saranta, their host, who appeared to be the wealthy overlord of this portion of the planet.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

winenounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading _If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._ After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The meal was delicious--tender, inch-thick steaks served with delicate wine sauce and half a dozen of the planet's exotic vegetables, topped off by a cool fruit dessert.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My recommendation will be of considerable importance to you," said Tardo as they ate.

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Saranta
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Wished
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Qualify
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Loved
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