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The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst! Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head. "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called. "Ten he makes it!" "Oh ...
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
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From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
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From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
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From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ten he makes it!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ten he makes it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ten he makes it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
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From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
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From this reading "Oh ...
above and across; more than
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
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From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ten he makes it!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thirteen's the point," the Power Section Chief called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retief turned back the gold-encrusted scarlet cuff of the mess jacket of a First Secretary and Consul, gathered in the three eight-sided black dice, shook them by his right ear and sent them rattling across the floor to rebound from the bulk-head.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
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From this reading The revolution was over and peace restored--naturally Retief expected the worst!
