used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
Argenta
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From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
the act of departing
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
hold firmly
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SPACE Space—infinite space!
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading IN SPACE Space—infinite space!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
immediately past
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
engage in
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading IN SPACE Space—infinite space!
move hurridly
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
possessing sweep
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “Sir John,” said Masters at last, “I’m going to make a cup of tea.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On, on, swept the Argenta through the heavens at frightful speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading For days they had eaten nothing—they were unable to move; terror had them fast within its grasp.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The engines were useless; the levers refused to work, and the occupants of the airship sat within the shuttered vessel, helpless.
