used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
in the past
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
Belknap
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From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/
English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
CBS
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From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
dramatizedverbUS /ˈdræmətaɪzd/
past form of “dramatize” — put into dramatic form
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
DrawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
Long's
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From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Surely Mr. Caxton had every right to die laughing!
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
TVnounUS /ˈtiːˈviː/
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird Peter was just a trusting, eager child.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could he know about life on Mars?
which person or people
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It dealt in fascinating fashion with two precocious children who turned the tables on a sinister man from a chill, far distant future.
a late time of life
From this reading _Some two years ago a dramatized version of Frank Belknap Long's story_, GUEST IN THE HOUSE _was presented on the CBS TV "Out There" program.
