used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
in the past
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
All-Consuming
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From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
bullet-shaped
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From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
carnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
Chwosst
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From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
designersnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnərz/
plural of “designer” — a person who specializes in interior design
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
Graken
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From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
hundred-year
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From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
Lluagor
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From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
the force of workers available
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
negligibly
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From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
not any; not one
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
an amount of time
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
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 So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
any competition
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
rodent-like
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From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading In their own system they had discovered one other planet capable of supporting their kind.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
Tsloahn
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From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
two-toedadjective
having two toes
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
which person or people
From this reading The dominant race of Chwosst were the two-toed one-eyed green men who called themselves Graken, which signified The Mighty, or All-Consuming.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The other races of life on the planet were insignificant, small rodent-like beasts used for food by the Graken, who were wholly carnivorous.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They conquered the principles of space travel and sent out fleets of ships--these early craft were bullet-shaped, much as the designers of the first potential rockets of Earth had shaped their creations--and within a hundred-year space they had perfected these so that travel was negligibly dangerous.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So long ago that there were no words for the incredible period of time that lay between then and now, the planet Chwosst, fourteenth from the sun Tsloahn in the star system Lluagor, had become overcrowded to the point of danger.
