used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
(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 Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
AlphanounUS /ˈælfə/
the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
Centauri
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From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
Centur
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From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
GorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
pennantsnounUS /ˈpenənts/
plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
PriestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
transport commercially
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Centur was in gay attire, gaudy flags and pennants floated from the domes of all buildings.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Alpha leaned far over the ship’s side, waving the flag of Centauri in response.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The ship gradually lowered as we floated over the city.
accept gladly
From this reading The news flashed over Centur that the Priestess of the Sun had returned and excited crowds blackened the streets shouting a welcome.
belonging to which person
From this reading Gorgeous silken banners coiled around the arms of Centauri and gently fluttered against huge arches and towers of rare blossoms whose rich fragrance absorbed the air.
