used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
anew
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
for the reason that
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
remove the dust from
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
at any time
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
far-distant
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From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
and nothing more
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
meteoricadjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
motesnounUS /moʊts/
plural of “mote” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
pulverizedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌlvəraɪzd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
subsidesverbUS /səbˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
sunbeams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That dust subsides slowly, but we do not find it easy to distinguish the particles which have come from the shooting stars, because there is so much floating dust which has come from other sources.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
at the time that
From this reading The sunbeam renders these motes visible exactly in the same way as planets become visible when sunbeams fall on them in far-distant space.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading None of it ever gets away again; for whenever an unfortunate meteor just touches the air it is inevitably captured and pulverized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have now to see what becomes of this meteoric dust which is being incessantly poured into the air from external space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sunbeam is the prettiest way of revealing the existence of the motes with which the air is charged.
