completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
pleasantly occupied
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
anti-energy
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From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
battleshipsnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪps/
plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
didn't
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From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
at any time
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
Galactics
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From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
Glayne
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From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
interstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
immediately past
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
not any; not one
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
on one occasion
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
out-space
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From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
get by special effort
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
side-by-side
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From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
StellaradjectiveUS /ˈstelər/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
sub-space
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From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
Terran
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From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Secure in the knowledge that they were the mightiest battleships ever built in the known galaxy, they didn't bother to raise their anti-energy shields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
very small
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading The two Terran super Galactics glided side-by-side in the immensity of the interstellar void.
warcraft
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From this reading They knew, absolutely, that no other warcraft in the universe could equal their strength....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
at the time that
From this reading They were grimly amused therefore when Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians dropped innocently out of sub-space to view their mighty prize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tiny golden sphere, blazing with terrible energy, spelled Galactic Empire at last to the out-space horde, once they had tapped its limitless power.
