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From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
in actual fact
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
airportsnounUS /ˈerpɔːrts/
plural of “airport” — an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
(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 This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
boobnounUS /buːb/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
uttered without voice
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
moving swiftly
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
and nothing more
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
kiosknounUS /ˈkiːɔːsk/
small area set off by walls for special use
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
held dear
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
Pell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
Richard
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From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least to a sentimental primitive boob like Richard Pell, it was.
topsidenoun
(usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline
From this reading A little over an hour later he stepped from the elevator kiosk at Station B-90 and breathed the night air of topside.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This particular topside section was given over to entertainment; all about him were theaters and cafes and picnic groves and airports for flying sports.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was less pure actually than the carefully controlled tunnel air, but it was somehow infinitely more wonderful.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Oh, he knew that it was infinitely more sensible to live and work entirely underground as people did these days--but just the same he loved the look of the black sky with the crushed diamonds of stars thrown across it and he loved the uneven breeze and the faint smell of trees and grass.
