used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
from appearances alone
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
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 The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He became more and more convinced that Hardy was hiding.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He became more and more convinced that Hardy was hiding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
set up or found
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He became more and more convinced that Hardy was hiding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
immediately past
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He became more and more convinced that Hardy was hiding.
not any; not one
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
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 But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
any competition
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Strong made inquiries around the Administration Building and among the colonists but he could find no trace of the governor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
migratory
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Hardy was not to be found.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The only thing Strong learned was that Hardy had spent the last two weeks wandering around in the outlying wilderness areas of the satellite, alone, apparently searching for something.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the Solar Guard captain realized that it would be a waste of time to race around the planet searching aimlessly for the governor.
