used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
CadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
Jeff
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From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
engage in
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
on one occasion
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
prepnounUS /prep/
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
replacementsnounUS /riˈpleɪsmənts/
plural of “replacement” — the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
an educational institution
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
transport commercially
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
spools
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Simple arithmetic, spelling, geography, celestial studies, physics, in fact, everything that you learned in prep school--and before that."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
Sykes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
Vidac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was talk among the colonists of sending a ship back to Earth at once for replacements, but Vidac stepped in and took over.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
at the time that
From this reading The first real community problem came when it was learned that the entire supply of school study spools were lost in the crashed ships.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He called a meeting with the three Space Cadets, Jeff Marshall, and Professor Sykes, and told them of his plan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want you to make new study spools on every subject you can remember," Vidac ordered.
