used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
AboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading All Aboard for Mars!
anew
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
(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 All Aboard for Mars!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
asteroidnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪd/
any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Difficulty in Starting.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All Aboard for Mars!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading All Aboard for Mars!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
not any; not one
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
without much difficulty
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
express in words
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Difficulty in Starting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
precisely as stated
From this reading We did not find it so easy to start from the asteroid as it had been to start from the earth; that is to say, we could not so readily generate a very high velocity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "All aboard!" was the signal, and the squadron having assembled under the lead of the flagship, we started again for Mars.
at the time that
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This time, as it proved, there was to be no further interruption, and when next we paused it was in the presence of the world inhabited by our enemies, and facing their frowning batteries.
