used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was against all reason.
(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 It was against all reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
documentarynounUS /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
don't
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From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
fly-speck
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From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
how
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From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
engage in
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was against all reason.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
shatterverbUS /ˈʃætər/
break into many pieces
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
and nothing more
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
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 But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
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 The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
undersellingverbUS /ˈʌndərselɪŋ/
-ing form of “undersell” — sell cheaper than one's competition
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
at the time that
From this reading _When cosmic giants wage war man becomes a fly-speck in space.
William
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From this reading But a single atom can shatter a sun!_ _William Morrison is a past master of the 'mistake' story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The 'mistake' story is simply a tale that in relentless documentary fashion shows how foolish people are to confuse size with power, or make the error of underselling the indomitable spirit of man._ It was ridiculous and incredible.
the act of creating written works
From this reading We don't mean to imply that Mr. Morrison made a mistake in writing this story--quite the contrary!
