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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
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ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
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a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
for the reason that
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
bloodsuckingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdsʌkɪŋ/
drawing blood from the body of another
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
the act of breaking something
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
by-nc-nd
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
CombatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
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creativecommons
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DerivativenounUS /dərˈɪvətɪv/
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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EvaluationnounUS /ɪˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/
act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
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fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
He'd
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From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
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humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
Jase
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LicencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
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licencedadjective
given official approval to act
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licensesnounUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/
plural of “license” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
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impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
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MarinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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Narvon
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not any; not one
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
not divisible by two
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
org
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
on the contrary
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
a general conscious awareness
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
System'snounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
possessive form of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain Thompson had no idea what His Majesty thought about the situation, but he was skeptical, himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This had started out as an odd one; it was the Archbishop of Narvon III, rather than its Baron or the System Count, who had pushed the panic button.
used to ask for information about something
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
From this reading He'd appealed to the Emperor for a battle fleet, with a full complement of Security and Combat Division Marines, claiming civil war was breaking out because of something that was turning Narvon System's "best people" into "bloodsucking servants of the Devil."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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