used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
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 And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
buts
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From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
co-operation
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From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
true confidential information
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
the head of a state government
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
I'm
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From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
purred
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From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
male cat
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
Vidac
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From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is a great undertaking and we need the co-operation of every member of the expedition.
we'll
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From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading And as far as the asteroid cluster is concerned, we'll go under it, or over it, or whatever is the shortest route."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Personally I'm very much pleased with the way Lieutenant Governor Vidac is handling details.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Tom, "but--" "No _buts_, Corbett," said Hardy, still smiling.
you're
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From this reading "Now, now, boys," purred Governor Hardy, "I think you're jumping to conclusions.
