used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
completely unclothed
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
power to direct or determine
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
obtain
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
Gefty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
gibbering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
Maulbow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
Maulbow's
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From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
a form of address for a man
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
RammernounUS /ˈræmər/
a tool for driving something with force
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
self-assurancenoun
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
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 Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
Spacelines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
spacer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
staterooms
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From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
hard to endure
From this reading Gefty Rammer came along the narrow passages between the _Silver Queen's_ control compartment and the staterooms, trying to exchange the haggard look on his face for one of competent self-assurance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Maulbow, face very pale, eyes closed, lay on his back on the couch, still unconscious.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing to gain by letting his two passengers suspect that during the past few minutes their pilot, the owner of Rammer Spacelines, had been a bare step away from plain and fancy gibbering.
wasn't
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From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He opened the door to Mr. Maulbow's stateroom and went inside.
which person or people
From this reading He contracted for a charter trip--but the man who hired his spacer wasn't quite a man, it turned out--and he wanted more than service!
