used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
Alphard
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From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Or the Bees?
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
HandbooknounUS /ˈhændbʊk/
a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
From this reading That's what the Handbook said.
hard-earned
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From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
located inward
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or the Bees?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
determined
From this reading _"Any problem posed by one group of human beings can be resolved by any other group."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That's what the Handbook said.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
specificallyadverbUS /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in distinction from others
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
stinkingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
very bad
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
swamplands
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From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But did that include primitive humans?
That's
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From this reading That's what the Handbook said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That's what the Handbook said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
accept gladly
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what the Handbook said.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Or a ..._ The cool green disk of Alphard Six on the screen was infinitely welcome after the arid desolation and stinking swamplands of the inner planets, an airy jewel of a world that might have been designed specifically for the hard-earned month of rest ahead.
