used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
in addition
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
any person at all
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Meteor-repellers lashed out automatically.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
head-long
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From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
Kim's
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From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Meteor-repellers lashed out automatically.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
Meteor-repellers
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From this reading Meteor-repellers lashed out automatically.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
projectorsnounUS /prəˈdʒektərz/
plural of “projector” — an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
except for; apart from
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
Sinabian
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From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
space-craft
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From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
Starshine
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From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
valorouslyadverb
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading The other ships--and more, as they appeared--darted valorously for the giants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Suddenly, out of nowhere, a slim and slender space-craft winked into being--a member of Kim's squadron, just arrived.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a fraction of an instant it was plunging furiously for the Sinabian monster.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The _Starshine_ also flung itself into head-long attack, though it was unarmed save for projectors of a field that would not kill anyone.
