used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
Areopolis
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From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
auranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
for the reason that
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
CargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
DeclarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
euphoricadjectiveUS /juːˈfɔːrɪk/
exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Oh Mesmerist from Mimas!
gargantuanadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuːən/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
I'm
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From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
located inward
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
Mesmeristnoun
a person who induces hypnosis
From this reading Oh Mesmerist from Mimas!
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
Mimas
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From this reading Oh Mesmerist from Mimas!
Mimasan
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From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
not divisible by two
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh Mesmerist from Mimas!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
peace-pervading
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From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
Saturn'snounUS /ˈsætərnz/
possessive form of “saturn” — a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nothing this side of Saturn's inner moon can lay down the euphoric aura of peace and brotherhood that a smiley can, and this one was doing a noble job of it.
smileynounUS /ˈsmaɪli/
an emoticon of a smiling face
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
spaceport
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From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
ten-inch
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From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
tungstennounUS /ˈtʌŋstən/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
two times
From this reading A moment later it was as quiet as a church and twice as attentive.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
wasn't
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From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
(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 The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.
at the time that
From this reading _This gloriously gay smiley character; this astounding peace-pervading creature from Saturn's inner moon, was radiating like a space beacon in a meteor shower when it landed on Mars ... it was madness ... gargantuan madness._ The Cargo Declarations mart at Areopolis spaceport was humming busily when I walked in.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The sudden hush that fell wasn't out of deference to me, though I'm pretty well known through the odd corners of the Solar System, but because of the Mimasan smiley I carried in a ten-inch tungsten wire cage under my arm.