achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
addictnounUS /əˈdɪkt/
someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
curesnounUS /kjʊrz/
plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
a young female
From this reading * * * * * "_Thassalian?_" the girl was startled.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
haven't
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From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the forbidden Martian liquor of the Gods.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So have I," Mark said grinning.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading * * * * * "_Thassalian?_" the girl was startled.
not in physical motion
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
Thassalian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "_Thassalian?_" the girl was startled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * "_Thassalian?_" the girl was startled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
very small
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * "_Thassalian?_" the girl was startled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We still haven't solved the problem of the special permit," Mark reminded them.
at the time that
From this reading It could achieve almost miraculous cures when taken in tiny doses; it gave the sensation of ineffable happiness, and when taken to excess, it drove the addict hopelessly insane.
