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From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Captain Brandon was a pioneer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
Brandon
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From this reading _Captain Brandon was a pioneer.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Captain Brandon was a pioneer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
remove the dust from
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
how
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From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
perma-glas
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From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _Captain Brandon was a pioneer.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
SCnoun
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
scout-ship
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From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
SiriusnounUS /ˈsɪrɪəs/
the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Below his SC9B scout-ship stretched the red dust deserts of Sirius Three illuminated by the thin light of two ice moons.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Captain Brandon was a pioneer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He explored the far reaches of space and reported back on how things were out there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So it was pretty disquieting to find out that the "far reaches of space" knew more about what went on at home than he did._ Brandon was looking at the Milky Way.
a Caucasian
From this reading Through his perma-glas canopy, he could see it trailing across the black velvet of space like a white bridal veil.
