used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading You know darn well I'm Ramsey."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
dream-chick
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From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
Earthmannoun
an inhabitant of the earth
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
half-naked
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From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
I'm
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From this reading You know darn well I'm Ramsey."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
InterstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
Irwadi
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From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
ith
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From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
Jathon
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From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know darn well I'm Ramsey."
lisped
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From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
and nothing more
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
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 _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
Ramsey
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From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
Ramsey's
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From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
Ramthey
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From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
self-destructionnounUS /ˈselfdɪˈstrʌkts/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
transport commercially
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
carry out
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
a special situation
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
TransferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading You know darn well I'm Ramsey."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
which person or people
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he picked a fight with the Chief of Police and joined forces with a half-naked dream-chick who was seemingly bent on self-destruction.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jason Ramsey, who wore the uniform of Interstellar Transfer Service and was the only Earthman in the Service here on Irwadi, smiled and said: "Take three guesses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _They grounded Ramsey's ship on a hostile planet hoping he would starve to death, so the first thing he did was give most of his money away and lose the rest gambling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know darn well I'm Ramsey."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The stakes were big--a planet or two--but it all added up to an----_ "Your name ith Jathon Ramthey?" the Port Security Officer lisped politely.
