used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
Billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
cuteadjectiveUS /kjuːt/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
KoalasnounUS /koʊˈɑːləz/
plural of “koala” — sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
transport commercially
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
space-cruiser
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From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
space-ships
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aliens looked cute as Koalas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was a little matter of a graveyard of dead space-ships.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A STORY THAT SHOWS WHAT PERIL MAY LIE UNDER A FUR COAT.
a Caucasian
From this reading Billowy white clouds hid the entire surface of the mystery planet and the space-cruiser cautiously searched, seeking an opening.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A wind disturbance momentarily split the misty blanket and like an arrow the ship darted through.
