used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
from appearances alone
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
bastionnounUS /ˈbæstʃən/
a group that defends a principle
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
Bejak
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From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
exhale hard
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
terminate
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
Cadar
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From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
conditioningnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
without stop or interruption
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
damagingadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
desolated
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From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
disruptedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrʌptɪd/
marked by breaks or gaps
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
an opposing military force
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
divisible by two
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
FedGov
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From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
obtain
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
GALACTICadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
globeships
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From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
Hedikawa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
an indirect suggestion
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
How
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From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
ten 10s
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
InterplanetaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/
between or among planets
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
Kel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
MankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
not any; not one
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
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 Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
any competition
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
Rizal
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From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
Identical; not different.
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
except for; apart from
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
cut with a saw
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
space-warp
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From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
stalematenounUS /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
SweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
Terran
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From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
uncontacted
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From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were, apparently, a remnant of some uncontacted island culture._ "_The first hint the FedGov had of their existence was the sudden appearance of their strange silver globeships off Cadar.
at the time that
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
in or at the place that
From this reading "_Mankind never learned where the Kel came from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rigid defense net was set up, and the controversial compulsory conditioning laws enacted._ "_But since the Kel maintained no fixed base of operations, it seemed impossible to strike any really damaging blow against them._ "_The result was a stalemate, in which neither side appeared able to gain any real advantage._
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sweeping down with not even an effort to communicate with the helpless inhabitants, the Kel desolated the entire planet.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Interplanetary shipping was disrupted so badly that in many areas worlds were virtually without mutual contact save through the limited and highly restricted facilities of FedGov space-warp._ "_The final climax developed on the bastion world of Rizal, when it became apparent that in this struggle man was faced with enemies within...."_ --Hedikawa, GALACTIC HISTORY
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Other outlying worlds met the same fate._ "_Then the FedGov rallied.
a late time of life
From this reading "_This situation continued for well-nigh two hundred years, until a disastrous break through in which the Kel wiped out the entire population of Bejak II._ "_The next four years saw a whole series of renewed assaults on the human race.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How do you fight an alien race invisible to Terran eyes?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Particularly when you suspect your enemy is really masquerading as an ally!
