used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I wandered about the vessel.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
Anita's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
the act of departing
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
a quick look
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I was not hungry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not hungry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
by chance
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
Planetara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
ScreamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I wandered about the vessel.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I wandered about the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not hungry.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A Scream in the Night_ We kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest of that afternoon and evening were a blank of confusion to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Anita's words; the touch of my hand upon her arm; that vast realm of what might be for us, like a glimpse of a magic land of happiness which I had seen in her eyes, and perhaps she had seen in mine--all this surged within me.
