used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
Carboona
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From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
DustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was useless for Dusty Star to pretend that nothing had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
Kiopo
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From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
Kiopo's
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From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
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 THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was useless for Dusty Star to pretend that nothing had happened.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It was useless for Dusty Star to pretend that nothing had happened.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
reprovingadjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
Star'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading After Dusty Star's return from his Carboona excursion, Kiopo had regarded him with a reproving eye.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless for Dusty Star to pretend that nothing had happened.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
at the time that
From this reading THE MOON WHEN THINGS WALK By signs that were unmistakable, Dusty Star knew that a new, strange restlessness had invaded Kiopo's bones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That uneasiness might be there, but it seemed for the present to be swallowed up in a deeper restlessness which preyed upon him day and night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not that he watched the forest borders with suspicion, as before, for an invisible foe.
