used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
(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 "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
Boskone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But at that, they _could_ all have lots of planets.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
GalaxiesnounUS /ˈɡæləksiz/
plural of “galaxy” — a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But at that, they _could_ all have lots of planets.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
inhabitableadjective
fit for habitation
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
Lensmannoun
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
a large number or amount
From this reading But at that, they _could_ all have lots of planets.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
and nothing more
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
overwhelminglyadverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
on the contrary
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
spacedadjectiveUS /speɪst/
spaced apart
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
carry out
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at that, they _could_ all have lots of planets.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But any Galaxy probably has at least a couple of solar systems all the time--but I see your point.
UniversesnounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “universe” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Suppose that our wilder thinkers are right, that Galaxies are grouped into Universes, which are spaced, roughly, about the same as the Galaxies are.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The probability is overwhelmingly great that Boskone would be in a Galaxy having hundreds of millions of planets rather than in one having only a dozen or less inhabitable worlds.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll take your word for it," the old Lensman murmured absently.
