used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
increase twofold
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
extraterrestrialsnounUS /ˌekstrətɜːrˈestriəlz/
plural of “extraterrestrial” — a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
opinion or judgment
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
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From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
engage in
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
push forcefully
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he slowly thrust his head out over the water, careful not to ruffle its surface by rough breathing, and stared down at the mirror cat--the Gummitch Double--staring up at him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
precisely as stated
From this reading Gummitch had early discovered that water mirrors are very different from most glass mirrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Gummitch peered thoughtfully at the molten silver image of the sun in his little bowl of water on the floor inside the kitchen window.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They are the aliens among us--and their ways and wonders are stranger than extraterrestrials!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew from experience that it would make dark ghost suns swim in front of his eyes for a few moments, and that was mildly interesting.
