used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
berthed
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From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
ImprovementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
the force of workers available
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
not any; not one
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
transport commercially
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the days that followed there was no time for rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thanks to the smaller prototype which had already gone into space, no elaborate tests were required of the new ship.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Moreover, the scientists had taken centuries to go over the Old Ship, bolt by bolt, part by part, wire by wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Improvements had been made, but these had been incorporated into the little prototype which was now successfully berthed within a cavern somewhere on the moon.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Over thirty men and women had gone with it.
