used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
cylindricaladjectiveUS /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/
having the form of a cylinder
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
being one more than seven
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
EventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
apart from; not including
From this reading The figure was that of a man, except that it was not human.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure was that of a man, except that it was not human.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The figure was that of a man, except that it was not human.
the quality of being humane
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The figure was that of a man, except that it was not human.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The figure was that of a man, except that it was not human.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
omnipotentadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətənt/
having unlimited power
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
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From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
move hurridly
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
not in physical motion
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
streamlinedadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmlaɪnd/
made efficient by stripping off nonessentials
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Eventually the cap end opened and a creature of bright blue metal slid from its interior and stood upright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
at the time that
From this reading This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!] The silver needle moved with fantastic speed, slowed when it neared the air shell around Earth, then glided noiselessly through the atmosphere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Sidenote: History is filled with invincible conquerors.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It gently settled to the ground near a wood and remained silent and still for a long time, a lifeless, cylindrical, streamlined silver object eight feet long and three feet in diameter.
