used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
(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 They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
didn't
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From this reading The big spaceman didn't grin.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The big spaceman didn't grin.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
and nothing more
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
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 They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
the act of searching for something
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
spacemannoun
a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
From this reading The big spaceman didn't grin.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He leaned against the supply locker, rubbed his aching jaw where the big man's fist had just landed, and grinned ruefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
Travers
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From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mark Travers hoisted himself up from the floor.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
in or at the place that
From this reading They reached their goal, a planet beyond all planets, a weird land of the Lost--where silent death prepared to strike.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They trailed a legend through the void, seeking a world of freedom, adventure and wealth.
