used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
arrowed
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From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
detectorsnounUS /dɪˈtektərz/
plural of “detector” — any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
direction-finding
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From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
one or the other of two
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
a boy or man
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
cause to move by striking
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth 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 Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
the act of searching for something
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
sixty-threeadjective
being three more than sixty
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
snatchersnounUS /ˈsnætʃərz/
plural of “snatcher” — a thief who grabs and runs
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
stabsnounUS /stæbz/
plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
Stellor
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From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
superdrive
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From this reading In a close formation, the sixty-three ships arrowed into the sky, hit superdrive, and headed away from the sun.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The recognition detectors flashed Lane's trace, and they put direction-finding equipment into gear.
a source of difficulty
From this reading They arrived above Four and began to look for trouble.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Then on the twentieth day, Stellor Downing gave the order to lift and head for the fourth planet.
two times
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They circled the planet twice, took a few tentative stabs at the ground with their improved snatchers, and generally let it be known that they were there and seeking either their fellow or knowledge of his whereabouts.
