used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
beseechingadjectiveUS /biˈsiːtʃɪŋ/
begging
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
EERIEadjectiveUS /ˈɪri/
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
Garroway's
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From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
Graed
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From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
Hardesty
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From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
immediately past
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
Neil
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From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
prison-block
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From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
have in common
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
move hurridly
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
a special situation
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
topplingverbUS /ˈtɑːpəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Neil Hardesty turned beseeching eyes to his friend and leader.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Metal grated upon metal, a heavy gate at the far end of the corridor swung open, and footsteps stirred dull echoes down the quiet prison-block.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
which person or people
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _AN EERIE NOVEL OF SPACE AND TIME._ Graed Garroway's empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet such a thing could not be--for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dirk," he begged, "for the last time ... let us share this with you?
