used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
in addition
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
interstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
a human being
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
play-boy
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From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
precisely as stated
From this reading Successful colonies among the stars require interstellar ships--but they require, also, a very special kind of man.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
wayfarers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
at the time that
From this reading When the wayfarers drew abreast, the play-boy saw that the other traveler was the Blind Man from his village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A kind you might not think to look for....
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Walking home in the dark from an evening spent in mischief, a young man spied coming toward him down the road a person with a lamp.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Blind Man," the youngster shouted across the road, "what a fool you be!
