Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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

From this reading Which meant, as usual, that they were atypical.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

not representative of a group, class, or type

From this reading Which meant, as usual, that they were atypical.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

plural of “dossier” — a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Which meant, as usual, that they were atypical.

the force of workers available

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

a strange attitude or habit

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

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

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

the upper part of anything

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

being of use or service

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Which meant, as usual, that they were atypical.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

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

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

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

From this reading They were typical of the kind of men who were sent to him, he thought.

at the time that

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

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

From this reading Which meant, as usual, that they were atypical.

which person or people

From this reading For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ..._ In his office apartment, on the top floor of the Terran Embassy Building in Occeq City, Bertrand Malloy leafed casually through the dossiers of the four new men who had been assigned to him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Every man in the Diplomatic Corps who developed a twitch or a quirk was shipped to Saarkkad IV to work under Bertrand Malloy, Permanent Terran Ambassador to His Utter Munificence, the Occeq of Saarkkad.