used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
(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 "Nothing important at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
any person at all
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
of great significance or value
From this reading "Nothing important at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
and nothing more
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing important at all.
come into possession of
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
planetaryadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/
of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
shortcutsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌts/
plural of “shortcut” — a route shorter than the usual one
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
Terran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I think I had the batch lying around the top of my desk."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The deep voice was flinging a question at the dark blur.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, no, sir," said the Terran with the papers.
Yoleenite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just a few old shipping lists, a record of the planetary motions in this system that anybody could obtain, and an article on shortcuts to learning the Yoleenite language.
