used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
for the reason that
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
carnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
DEE
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From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
command with authority
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
fuzzyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌzi/
covering with fine light hairs
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
Galactics
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From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
incomprehensibly
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From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
and nothing more
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
KeysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
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 The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
lifeboatnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
Morid
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From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
Morid's
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From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
nightside
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From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
and nothing more
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
ROGER
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From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
transport commercially
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
successive (without a break)
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
talonedadjective
(of predatory animals) armed with claws or talons
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
Telethink
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From this reading _=BY ROGER DEE=_ ■ The field of the experimental Telethink station in the Florida Keys caught the fleeing Morid’s attention just as its stolen Federation lifeboat plunged into the outer reaches of nightside atmosphere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth!
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
(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 Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The Morid reacted with the instant decision of a harried wolf stumbling upon a dark cave that offers not only sanctuary but a lost lamb for supper as well.
zeroedverbUS /ˈzɪroʊd/
past form of “zero” — adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
From this reading With the pursuing Federation ship hot on its taloned heels, the Morid zeroed on the Telethink signals—fuzzy and incomprehensibly alien to its viciously direct mentality, but indicating life and therefore food—and aimed straight for their source.
