used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
can't
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
deem to be
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
galaxiesnounUS /ˈɡæləksiz/
plural of “galaxy” — a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I understand--a little," Justin told him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
Justin
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I understand--a little," Justin told him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
not any; not one
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
Ortine
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From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
telescopesnounUS /ˈteləskoʊps/
plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I understand--a little," Justin told him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand--a little," Justin told him.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading My universe might be called the other side of the universe--if you can think of the universe as a coin."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Try to think of the vast areas of so-called empty void between the galaxies," Ortine went on patiently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't follow you there," said Justin.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Try to consider that these areas are no more empty than the areas between the stars visible to you in your telescopes.
