used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
matters of personal concern
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Because he was an Earthman and because he laughed, we hated him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
from appearances alone
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
AwakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
for the reason that
From this reading Because he was an Earthman and because he laughed, we hated him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
crazedadjectiveUS /kreɪzd/
driven insane
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
drudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
Earthmannoun
an inhabitant of the earth
From this reading Because he was an Earthman and because he laughed, we hated him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
fetidadjectiveUS /ˈfetəd/
offensively malodorous
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
set up or found
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because he was an Earthman and because he laughed, we hated him.
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
immediately past
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Because he was an Earthman and because he laughed, we hated him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
Marnick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
overseer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
sadisticadjectiveUS /səˈdɪstɪk/
deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
transport commercially
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
not in physical motion
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
tenacitynounUS /təˈnæsɪti/
persistent determination
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
at the time that
From this reading _When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published._ We hated Marnick.
which person or people
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Awake and asleep, at our daily drudge of labor and in the throes of sluggish nightmare, with a fierce tenacity from the very depths of our souls--those of us who still had souls--we hated him.
