used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
Aye
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From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
clearancenounUS /ˈklɪrəns/
the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
colonizedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlənaɪzd/
inhabited by colonists
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
power to direct or determine
From this reading "Control deck standing by," replied Tom.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Control deck standing by," replied Tom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
intercomnounUS /ˈɪntərkɑːm/
a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
approval to do something
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
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 In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Control deck standing by," replied Tom.
term of address for a man
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
in the near future
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
spaceship's
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From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Control deck standing by," replied Tom.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
Strong's
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From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
carry out
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
male cat
From this reading "Control deck standing by," replied Tom.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In a few moments he received permission to touch down on the newly colonized planet.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
Venusport
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From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Stand by for touchdown!" bellowed Captain Strong's voice on the big spaceship's intercom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom acknowledged the order with a brisk "Aye, sir!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Corbett," Strong continued, "you may take her down as soon as you get clearance from Venusport traffic control."
