used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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FloweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
set up or found
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
imagination's
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From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
and nothing more
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
post-war
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problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
try to get or reach
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
Sheldon
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simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
very small
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A one-time Air Force officer, he has turned to fantasy in his lighter moments, to bring us such brightly sparkling little gems as this._ The tiny spaceship had been built for a journey to a star.
Walt
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
wasn't
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From this reading I must admit that at first I wasn't sure I was hearing those noises.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But its small, mischievous pilots had a rendezvous with destiny--on Earth.
produce a literary work
From this reading In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he treasures most.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has been greatly simplified.
