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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
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convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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placed crosswise
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involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
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designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
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a formation of aircraft in flight
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floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
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a period of time assigned for work
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HubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
used to form the superlative
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The most dangerous of animals is not the biggest and fiercest--but the one that's hardest to stop.
used of mouth or eyes
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plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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people in general considered as a whole
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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ratingnounUS /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The Star had been designed to be much more than a convenient transfer station for travelers and freight; for some years after it was opened to the public, it retained a high rating among the more exotic pleasure resorts of the Hub.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
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routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
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shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
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shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
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with low volume
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
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(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
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come to a halt, stop moving
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
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translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
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travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to ask for information about something
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in or at the place that
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
a late time of life
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Add intelligence to that ... and you may come to a wrong conclusion as to what the worst menace is...._ For twelve years at a point where three major shipping routes of the Federation of the Hub crossed within a few hours' flight of one another, the Seventh Star Hotel had floated in space, a great golden sphere, gleaming softly in the void through its translucent shells of battle plastic.
