used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
asteroid'snounUS /ˈæstərɔɪdz/
possessive form of “asteroid” — any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The major knew the tower would be one of the first targets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
bunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The major knew the tower would be one of the first targets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
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 The major knew the tower would be one of the first targets.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
penaladjectiveUS /ˈpiːnəl/
of or relating to punishment
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
with low volume
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
not used up
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
Roger
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From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
scarlet-clad
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From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
spacemen
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From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
SprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
targetsnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡəts/
plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The major knew the tower would be one of the first targets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fire!" bawled Major Savage to his crew of gunners.
male cat
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
hard to endure
From this reading Sprawled on the ground behind a bunker, they saw the major, his space jacket torn from his back, standing in the middle of the field, quietly issuing orders to scarlet-clad spacemen, desperately trying to organize the penal asteroid's defenses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
undamagedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈdæmədʒd/
not harmed or spoiled; sound
From this reading At the other end of the field one of the remaining two undamaged rocket destroyers blasted off to battle the invading spaceship.
at the time that
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom and Roger had been on a tour of the great central tower with Major Savage when the attack came and had been ordered to find safety in the open fields.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The major knew the tower would be one of the first targets.
