used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
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a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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something many people believe that is false
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a feeling of righteous anger
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inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
Marcus
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From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
by chance
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Mezzerow
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From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
Mezzerow's
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an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
multicoloredadjectiveUS /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlərd/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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having official authority or sanction
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading "Marcus Mezzerow?" he asked, glancing at the older man and back at the passport.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
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planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
concerned with actual use or practice
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a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
quivered
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From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "There seems to be a mistake in the name of the planet," he said.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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Sidenote
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
make square
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _There were pride and indignation in Mezzerow's mission to Earth and yet a practical reason ... but maybe he should have let bad enough alone!_] The official took their passports, scanning the immense variety of stamps he had to choose from.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His lips quivered with amusement at what was printed there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He selected one with multicolored ink that suited his fancy and smeared it against the small square of plastic.
but in spite of that
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