used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
microscopicadjectiveUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
of or relating to or used in microscopy
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
pipettenounUS /ˌpaɪˈpet/
measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
not in physical motion
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading He released his thumb for a fraction of a second and let a drop of blue fluid flow into the field of view.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The microscopic monster shot out its defensive weapons, shuddered, and was still.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With one hand he adjusted the focus of his microscope, while with the other he brought the sharp glass tip of the pipette into view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rick Brant moved with infinite care.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For a moment Rick inspected his work, then sat back with a sigh.
