adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
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From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
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From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
MOONnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It meant a delay, and a delay was the one thing they did not want just now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 "Well, it's tough luck, but it can't be helped," said Mark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They desired to get to the other side of the moon while the long period of sunshine gave them an opportunity for observation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading LOST ON THE MOON Notwithstanding that they were somewhat accustomed to having accidents happen, it was not with the most pleasant feelings in the world that the moon travellers contemplated this one.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading True there was some time yet ere the long night of fourteen days would settle down, but they felt that they would need every hour of sunshine.
