Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

with affection

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He had to face cold, inevitable reality.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

The universe seen as a well-ordered whole governed by rational nature.

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

of metal e.g.

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

underpants worn by men

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

let fall to the ground

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had to face cold, inevitable reality.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

the quality of being final or definitely settled

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

set up or found

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

plural of “galaxy” — a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

having or covered with hair

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading He had to face cold, inevitable reality.

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

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From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

by chance

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

very small

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading He had to face cold, inevitable reality.

only a very short time before

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

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From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

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From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

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From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

fascinated by a famous person

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

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 _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

sweep across or over

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

very small

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It floated slowly to the ground, scarcely claimed by the infinitesimal gravity of the tiny sky-rock.

in the direction of

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

having acquired or gained nothing

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Unrewarded, he eased himself off a hard, metallic projection he had been seated upon and turned back toward his petite little star-ship--appropriately and affectionately known as "Star-Struck."

put to use

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.

which person or people

From this reading _The Story of a Vagabond of Space Who Found Himself in the Far Galaxies._ Michel Drawers crumpled the enormous star-map in his big hairy arms and let it drop from listless fingers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hopelessly he gazed aloft, searching, with an air of finality the immense sweep of the cosmos for some familiar sign--a well known constellation, perhaps, that might be utilized as a sign post of space.