used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
asteroidnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪd/
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 "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "No, sir," replied Captain Strong.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir," replied Captain Strong.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, sir," replied Captain Strong.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir," replied Captain Strong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
spacemannoun
a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
Steve
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From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "No, sir," replied Captain Strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
hard to endure
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
We're
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From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
we've
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From this reading "We're concentrating on the asteroid belt, but so far we've drawn a blank."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, keep trying and let me know the minute something turns up," said Walters.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Strong, saluting his commanding officer as the elder spaceman left the room.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Any report from the search squadrons yet, Steve?" asked Commander Walters.
