used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
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 This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, Starman Taylor.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
didn't
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From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
divisible by two
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
a message received and understood
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
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 pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course, Starman Taylor.
on one occasion
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
any competition
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
sheathingnounUS /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
Starman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course, Starman Taylor.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Its sheathing system is highly effective, highly effective indeed.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading “Of course, Starman Taylor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The pirates didn’t create it--they took it over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The pirates could be lying, of course, but once the word got out to them that we knew about the asteroid, most of them seemed to swell with a kind of arrogant pride, even welcoming the fact that we had the information.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This asteroid, however, appears to be the work of some advanced race, other than Earth.
