used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
lacking funds
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
Centaurusnoun
a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
collidedverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪd/
past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
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 Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
else
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From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
a boy or man
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
galacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
hunknounUS /hʌŋk/
a well-built sexually attractive man
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
I'm
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From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
interstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
not any; not one
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like being kind to fellow human beings, or-- I'm not exactly broke, but this Major Daphne owned more planets than I do golf balls.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Daphne liked to kid me about my "galactic empire" every time we collided at the club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas my mining interests were mostly on earth, the Major got in early on the Centaurus grab.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An interstellar hunting trip with Major Daphne could teach a man a number of lessons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A whole generation later, all I could stake out was one hot little hunk of tropical mud that no one else would fool with.
