used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
antnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
Cabot'snounUS /ˈkæbəts/
possessive form of “cabot” — son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
continentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənts/
plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
Cupia
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From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
earth-man
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From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
not accessible to view
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
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 The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
a person who carries a message
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
the act of testing something
From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading By this time the messenger ant had disappeared around a turn farther down the corridor, so Cabot hastened after him; for it had suddenly occurred to the earth-man that this ant was undoubtedly returning to the hidden radio set, whence he had come.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Thus it was certain that complete wireless communication had been established between the two continents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Means of a communication with his own continent, if he could but reach the instruments!
Yuri
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From this reading The messenger had announced at the trial that Yuri was in Cupia and knew of Cabot’s presence in this new land.
