used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
Agronians
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From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
cornerstonenounUS /ˈkɔːrnərstoʊn/
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading But disaster may make victory mandatory.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
gulfsnounUS /ɡʌlfs/
plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
engage in
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
mandatoryadjectiveUS /ˈmændətɔːri/
required by rule
From this reading But disaster may make victory mandatory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
not any; not one
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
participate in games or sport
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
on the contrary
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
without much difficulty
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
Richard
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From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
transport commercially
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We have no sympathy for them--and neither has Mr. Smith.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
TurnaboutnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəbaʊt/
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
From this reading _Turnabout may not always be fair play in the gulfs between the stars.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
we're
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From this reading Still, we're rather glad he decided to make human heroism the cornerstone of a most exciting tale of conflict in space._ The Earth was enveloped in atomic fire and the ship was a prize of war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But so destructive and malicious are the Agronians of this story that we can readily forgive Richard Smith for filling their ship with an unexpected reversal of a victory technique almost too ghastly to contemplate.
