used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
asteroidsnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪdz/
plural of “asteroid” — any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
betokened
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From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
power to direct or determine
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
knowledgeably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
become covered with mist
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
purred
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From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
space-patroller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
TerrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading In the control room, by the forward ports, the Martian skipper addressed his Terrestrial companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not very large, as asteroids go, but about it clung a silvery mist of atmosphere.
waspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Deeper flashes through the mist betokened water, and green patches hinted of rich vegetation.
wissh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The space-patroller circled the little world knowledgeably, like a wasp buzzing around an apple.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
yourr
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From this reading "I wissh you joy of yourr new home," he purred.
