used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
move towards
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
put or send forth
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
Damis
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From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
moving swiftly
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing of the sort happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
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 The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
the force of workers available
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
not any; not one
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing of the sort happened.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
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 The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
transport commercially
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nothing of the sort happened.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
Turgan
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From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Damis cast many a longing glance at Venus, but he remained steadfast to the faith which Turgan had engendered in him.
migratory
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Desperate Plan_ Flying the space ship with a crew of two men instead of the normal nine threw a heavy strain on Damis.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
but in spite of that
From this reading The days passed with monotonous slowness, yet daily and, indeed, hourly, the planet Mars faded to a red star and the green point of light which marked their destination grew larger.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Turgan proved to be almost tireless, but while he could act as an observer, Damis devoutly hoped that no wandering celestial body would approach within the danger zone while he was alone on duty.
