used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
airportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
(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 From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
in addition
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
true confidential information
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
immediately past
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
Martonian
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From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
transport commercially
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
VENUSnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading In response to our admiration, our host tells us this is to be its maiden voyage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
in or at the place that
From this reading VENUS As evening approaches we reach the airport where the last final details of checking the ship before taking off have been completed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From all appearances this is a new ship and much larger than the one which brought us here from the Moon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This ship has been built in line with the latest Martonian developments.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Upon entering, we find it to be a luxurious palace within which is also a fully equipped scientific laboratory.
