used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
accentedadjectiveUS /ˈæksentɪd/
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
not accessible to view
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
CoollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Jarl's knife-hand fell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
a young female
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
IgnoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
Jarl
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From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
Jarl's
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From this reading Jarl's knife-hand fell.
knife-hand
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From this reading Jarl's knife-hand fell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
on the contrary
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
sleekly-styled
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From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
supplely
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From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
very small
From this reading A dragging eternity of silence echoed in the tiny cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Coolly, the girl slid out from under the bunk and, supplely graceful, rose to her feet.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He groped for words that would not come.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ignoring Jarl, she straightened the sleekly-styled blue Federation tunic that accented rather than concealed the smooth curves of her slim young body.
