used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
(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 All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This pickup's got to be good."
Bert
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marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
a quad with a square body
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
mat together and make felt-like
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start firing a weapon
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This pickup's got to be good."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This pickup's got to be good."
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
gurgleverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəl/
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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Kevin
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immediately past
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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McKelvie
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From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
MorrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
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multipleadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəpəl/
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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pickup's
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From this reading This pickup's got to be good."
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
ponderouslyadverb
in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Kevin Morrow gulped the last of his coffee and felt its bitter acid gurgle around his stomach.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
express in words
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pickup's got to be good."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All Kevin had to do was get it out...._ "Tell 'em to look sharp, Bert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
in or at the place that
From this reading He stared moodily through the plastic port where the spangled skirt of stars glittered against the black satin of endless night and a familiar curve of the space station swung ponderously around its hub.
which person or people
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _The problems of space were multiple enough without the opinions and treachery of Senator McKelvie--who really put the "fat into the fire".
