used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
any thing at all
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
AustraliansnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljənz/
plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
have
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
earth-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
federatedadjectiveUS /ˈfedəreɪtɪd/
united under a central government
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
the act of departing
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
incursionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
Lassan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/
the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
not any; not one
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Meanwhile, the federated army dug itself in and prepared for the attack that was now believed certain.
bring forth or yield
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
established beyond doubt
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
ReinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
RigelnounUS /ˈraɪdʒəl/
the brightest star in Orion
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
precisely, exactly
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
not in physical motion
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reinforcements The little group separated, going about their several tasks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading From whatever cause, Ben proved to be right about the Lassan green spheres.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a whole week there was no sign of them.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading After that one brief incursion, in which they had wrecked the greater part of Newark and most of the artillery the Australians had established to bear on the door of the Lassan city, they seemed to have returned to their underground home, realizing that the earth-men still had weapons the equal of anything the creatures of Rigel could produce.
