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From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
in the past
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
collisionsnounUS /kəˈlɪʒənz/
plural of “collision” — (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
cometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
copper-yellow
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From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
the first light of day
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
the organ of sight
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
provided with artificial light
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
Maddox
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From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
most important element
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
Mayfield
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From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
and nothing more
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Ken had spent scores of hours observing the comet carefully, both by naked eye and with his 12-inch reflecting telescope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
a special situation
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still he could not keep from watching it as he picked his way along the street toward the post office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The comet was the only thing in the whole sky.
belonging to which person
From this reading In Mayfield, Ken Maddox walked slowly along Main Street, avoiding collisions with other people whose eyes were fixed on the object in the sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the stars were smothered by the light of its copper-yellow flame, and, although the sun had set two hours ago, the Earth was lit as with the glow of a thunderous dawn.
