used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
Alayna
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From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
backwashnounUS /ˈbækwɑːʃ/
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
HartfordnounUS /ˈhɑːrtfərd/
the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
roused to anger
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the force of workers available
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
Roal
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From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
Identical; not different.
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
SBI
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From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
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 That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
Starhouse
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From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
sweet-voiced
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From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading The setting was the same as in a thousand other taverns hovering in the backwash of man's advancing conquest of the planets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
That's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading SBI Captain Roal Hartford dared the death of the Thousand Minds to learn her dreadful secret!
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
Valcoso
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From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
at the time that
From this reading That's what they called her, Alayna, Queen of the Silver Stars, and she was singing when Roal Hartford stepped into the Starhouse.
which person or people
From this reading Who was this sweet-voiced singer weaving a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System?
zhema
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From this reading The setting was the same--the swirling blue smoke from scores of zhema cigarettes, the odor of stale alcohol and penetrating Valcoso.
