used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
in addition
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
Bound written or printed works.
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dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
at any time
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
the quality of being humane
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
INCnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is also an exciting adventure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
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the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
in the near future
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
space-flight
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From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
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 _Space Platform_ tells of man's first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK, N. Y._ _Reaching for the Stars...._ _Ever_ since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space.
