used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
monstrositynounUS /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
Moran
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From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
Nadine
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From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
as might be expected
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
painstakinglyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋli/
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
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 Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
senselesslyadverb
in a meaningless and purposeless manner
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
slashverbUS /slæʃ/
cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
space-yacht
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From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
carry out
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
a special situation
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plans were thrashed out very painstakingly, in formal conference on the space-yacht _Nadine_, with Moran present and allowed to take part in the discussion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors._ Moran, naturally, did not mean to help in the carrying out of the plans which would mean his destruction one way or another.
writheverbUS /rɪθ/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly.
yard-long
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From this reading _Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame.
