used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
(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 Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
react verbally
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
for the reason that
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
didn't
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From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
psychological suffering
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
remove the dust from
From this reading On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
at any time
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
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 Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
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 On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
microscopicallyadverbUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪkli/
by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope
From this reading On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
and nothing more
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
penetratesverbUS /ˈpenətreɪts/
third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
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 Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
RonounUS /roʊ/
an artificial language for international use that rejects all existing words and is based instead on an abstract analysis of ideas
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
Ronson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was because he knew that Les Ro had the answer to something that had never been answered before, if indeed, it had ever been asked!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For Les Ro traded new lamps for old--and they were the lamps of life itself!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Ronson came to the Red Planet on the strangest mission of all ... he only knew he wanted to see Les Ro, but he didn't know exactly why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the result that it penetrates to the sensitive lung tissues of a human being, causing distress.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading On Mars, the dust is yellow, and microscopically fine.
