used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
deftnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
documentarynounUS /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
meternounUS /ˈmiːtər/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
Peterson
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From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
transport commercially
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
starklyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrkli/
in a stark manner
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
precisely as stated
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, close to the scene he describes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a comic book in the alien space ship--of a sort.
wasn't
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From this reading But it wasn't meant for children.
at the time that
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _Whether in science fiction or on the screen the starkly realistic documentary has become increasingly popular in recent months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When handled with deftness, and brilliant technical skill it is very likely to ring the bell at the apex of the entertainment meter.
