used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But his connection--small and inadequate--was often broken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his connection--small and inadequate--was often broken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But his connection--small and inadequate--was often broken.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
Elza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
divisible by two
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading But his connection--small and inadequate--was often broken.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
not any; not one
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But his connection--small and inadequate--was often broken.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
PlaygroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
except for; apart from
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
Tarrano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Playground of Venus_ After a trip uneventful--save that to me, taking it for the first time, it was an experience never to be forgotten in a lifetime--we landed at the Great City of Venus.
in or at the place that
From this reading Into our vessel's small instrument room, where Tarrano spent most of his time, reports of the news occasionally drifted in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had sent no messages during the trip, and with our grey-blue color, I think we escaped telescopic and even radio observation by the Earth.
Wolfgar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did Tarrano this time seem interested in having Wolfgar, Elza and me learn the news.
