used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
divisible by two
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
not one, and not any
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
the act of searching for something
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
a special situation
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had no more interest in him than they had in each other, and even though their indifference increased his own chances for safety, it was a chilling thing none the less.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was no longer very much afraid, and sometimes he even thought that his enemies back home were no longer hunting for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The sensation of which he was most conscious was that of loneliness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From out beyond the second sun he came; a fugitive from a dead and sterile world ... seeking solace, friends, a home, on Earth--a planet of even greater terrors._ [
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But in the midst of these strange creatures he learned that there was one thing worse than open hostility, and that was indifference.
