used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
co-ordinates
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From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
convertingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
Dal's
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From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The message had said it for them.
Four-star
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From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
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 There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
Koenig
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From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
LancetnounUS /ˈlænsət/
an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The message had said it for them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
outfittedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪd/
furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
PathologynounUS /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
transport commercially
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
SHOWDOWNnounUS /ˈʃoʊdaʊn/
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
wasn't
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From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There had been little talk during the transit; each of them knew already what the other was thinking, and there wasn't much to be said.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHOWDOWN It was hours later when their ship reached the contact point co-ordinates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had seen the ship before--a sleek, handsomely outfitted patrol class ship with the insignia of the Black Service of Pathology emblazoned on its hull, the private ship of a Four-star Black Doctor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Dal's worst fears were realized when the inspection ship appeared, converting from Koenig drive within a few miles of the _Lancet_.
