used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
consider or hold as true
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
any thing at all
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
a state at a particular time
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
Earthward
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From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
else
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From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
highest in quality
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
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 We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
Moonalites
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
select carefully from a group
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
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 MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
transport commercially
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
express in words
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Johnny replied that we would like, more than anything else, to come to planet Mars but he must first contact the Earth and tell them of this unexpected trip, since he had just told them we were starting Earthward in the morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This was indeed a surprise beyond our greatest hopes and an invitation we certainly do want to accept.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARS Mars was calling to invite us to visit their planet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading If we wished to accept their invitation at this time, they would instruct the Moonalites right in this vicinity to look after our ship while we were away and they would send a ship from their planet to our landing field here on the Moon to pick us up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We were told they knew of our condition and that we would be in need of fuel if we used much more of what we now have.
