used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
(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 Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
from appearances alone
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
Callistonoun
the second largest of Jupiter's satellites
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
catapultverbUS /ˈkætəpʌlt/
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
any competition
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
not used up
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
six-limbed
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From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
strongholdsnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊldz/
plural of “stronghold” — a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
stubby-winged
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From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
torpedo-shaped
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From this reading At one portal of the city a torpedo-shaped, stubby-winged rocket plane rested in the carriage of a catapult.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Every city and town had long since been reduced to level fields of lava by the rays of the invaders.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Every building and every trace of human civilization had long since disappeared from the surface of the satellite.
wagingverbUS /ˈweɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
a late time of life
From this reading Callisto to the Rescue All humanity of Callisto, the fourth major satellite of Jupiter, had for many years been waging a desperate and apparently hopeless defense against invading hordes of six-limbed beings.
Zbardk
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From this reading Far below the surface lay the city of Zbardk, the largest of the few remaining strongholds of the human race.
