used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
acridadjectiveUS /ˈæk.rɪd/
Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
applaudverbUS /əˈplɔːd/
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
asteroidnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪd/
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 From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
eating-compartment
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From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
divisible by two
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
gasesnounUS /ˈɡæsəz/
plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
Neil
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From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
Pulambar
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From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
televisionnounUS /ˈteləvɪʒən/
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
TerrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
tragi-comedies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
accept gladly
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Great Battle The television drama broadcast from the Martian pleasure city of Pulambar, was one of the cynical tragi-comedies that the men of Mars love so well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As it unfolded certain gases were released in the auditorium.
at the time that
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
in or at the place that
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
which person or people
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They seemed pungent, even acrid, to Neil, who was not used to Martian luxuries, but those around him sniffed the fumes with every evidence of pleasure.
Yaxa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He watched the drama progress and was careful to applaud and laugh whenever Yaxa did.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From there they went to an eating-compartment, where a group of young officers first looked askance at the Terrestrial stranger, but crowded around with exclamations of welcome when Yaxa explained his presence in the asteroid.
