used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading * * * * * Evan Harwich bit his lip tensely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
cradle-like
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From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
Evan
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From this reading * * * * * Evan Harwich bit his lip tensely.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
Harwich
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From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly a thought struck him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Evan Harwich bit his lip tensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading * * * * * Evan Harwich bit his lip tensely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
propulsionnounUS /prəˈpʌlʃən/
a propelling force
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
rakishadjectiveUS /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
rocket-tubes
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From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
transport commercially
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Suddenly a thought struck him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a thought struck him.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading * * * * * Evan Harwich bit his lip tensely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Suddenly a thought struck him.
torpedo-like
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From this reading Harwich and Arnold stared at the torpedo-like ship that rested in a cradle-like support nearby.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading But its rakish lines and wicked lavender glitter made it look as though it might well reach the distant stars themselves.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was completely without rocket-tubes, or other visible means of propulsion.
