used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "You're Hartson Brant's boys.
Brant's
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From this reading "You're Hartson Brant's boys.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
Cobb
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He shook hands cordially.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
Dave
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
electronicsnounUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He shook hands cordially.
Hartson
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From this reading "You're Hartson Brant's boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook hands cordially.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
JANIG
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
Joe
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
and nothing more
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
MartinsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪnz/
plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
McDevitt
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
Roy
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
Scotty
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From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook hands cordially.
slacksnounUS /slæks/
(used in the plural) pants for casual wear
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
Steve
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
Steve's
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From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crowd at Martins Creek Rick and Scotty awoke to find four newcomers at Steve's house.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
Vitalli
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From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
WallopsnounUS /ˈwɑːləps/
plural of “wallop” — a forceful consequence; a strong effect
From this reading Steve introduced them to Dave Cobb, electronics specialist; Joe Vitalli and Chuck Howard, JANIG agents; and Roy McDevitt from Wallops Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
which person or people
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading McDevitt, who had just driven over from the rocket range, was a tall, lean engineer dressed in slacks and a spectacular sport shirt emblazoned with tropical flowers.
You're
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From this reading "You're Hartson Brant's boys.
