used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
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 Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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Earth-mornings
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electelscope
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From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
divisible by two
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
at any time
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
ever-feared
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From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
generatorsnounUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtərz/
plural of “generator” — an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
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gravity-plates
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
the force of workers available
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
not any; not one
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
noonsnounUS /nuːnz/
plural of “noon” — the middle of the day
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
Sandra
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sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
SystematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
trackedadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
undifferentiatedadjectiveUS /əndɪfərˈenʃieɪtɪd/
not differentiated
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for the ever-feared pursuit, there was no sign of it.
look attentively
From this reading Watch in and watch out, and nothing to disturb the even routine.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Systematically and carefully the men stationed at the electelscope turned it through the region behind, but never did their watching eyes discern the bulk of the asteroid.
waxingnounUS /ˈwæksɪŋ/
the application of wax to a surface
From this reading _In Earth's Shadow_ Hour after hour and day after day, for a week the _Sandra_ tracked on through the boundless leagues, the waxing sunlight beating steadily on her starboard bow and her silent gravity-plates and singing generators bringing Earth ever nearer.
any period of seven consecutive days
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which person or people
From this reading Friday, who possessed an extensive knowledge of all the practical sciences, did extra service in the role of cook, and his regularly served meals disguised the undifferentiated hours of space into Earth-mornings, noons and nights.
