used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _Here is Adventure and Danger.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Here is Adventure and Danger.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
BlastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
conning-tower
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _Here is Adventure and Danger.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
one or the other of two
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
a young female
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
globularadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/
having the shape of a sphere or ball
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Here is Adventure and Danger.
Higgens
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Here is Adventure and Danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
Lonny
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
monstrositynounUS /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
Mud-fishers
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
mud-submarine
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
nogood
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From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
on one occasion
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
quasi-human
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From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading "Blast it!" he moaned sleepily and almost regretfully.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
the season of growth
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
squirmingverbUS /ˈskwɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “squirm” — to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
There's
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From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
a source of difficulty
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
UranusnounUS /ˈjuːrənəs/
(Greek mythology) god of the heavens; son and husband of Gaea and father of the Titans in ancient mythology
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mud-fishers, and a girl,--and a quasi-human looking for trouble._ Lonny Higgens, once of the earthly planet, stretched out in the conning-tower of his mud-submarine, an aquatic monstrosity of globular reinforced steel that was at home either above or below the surface of the squirming mud seas of Uranus, and sighed lazily.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's something about this planet that makes you have spring fever the year round, and it gets worse and worse!
you'll
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From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
you're
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From this reading Lonny Higgens, you're a lazy, nogood fool!--and you'll never get around to the things you used to dream about."
