used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
(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 Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
Arcot
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From this reading It was signed "Arcot."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "Bringing new weapon.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
immediately past
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Bringing new weapon.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading It was signed "Arcot."
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF EARTH It had been an anxious hour for the forces of the Solar System.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
Thessians
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From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was signed "Arcot."
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading "Bringing new weapon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
at the time that
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were in the last fine stages of Earth's defense when the general staff received notice that a radio message of tremendous power had penetrated the ray screen, with advice for them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Draw all ships within the atmosphere when I start action, and drive Thessians back into space.
