used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
aboveboardadjectiveUS /əˈbʌvbɔːrd/
without concealment or deception; honest
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
aren't
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From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
belowgroundadjective
under the level of the ground
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
Earthmen
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From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
Larhgan
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From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
priestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But the Earthmen aren't due for another fifteen minutes," Skkiru protested.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
Skkiru
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go Away from me, Skkiru," Larhgan said, pushing his hand off her arm.
Snaddra
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From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
underhandedlyadverb
slyly and secretly
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Snaddra had but one choice in its fight to afford to live belowground--underhandedly pretend theirs was an aboveboard society!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Of what importance are fifteen minutes compared to eternity!" she exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A beggar does not associate with the high priestess of Snaddra."
