23
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
36
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
47th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
ACEnounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
for the reason that
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Calhoun grunted in satisfaction.
Calhoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Calhoun grunted in satisfaction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
Cepheid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading But Calhoun grunted in satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Calhoun grunted in satisfaction.
INCnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
magnitudesnounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːdz/
plural of “magnitude” — the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
marker-stars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
MednounUS /med/
a master's degree in education
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
not-yet-commonplace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
overdriveverbUS /ˈoʊvərdraɪv/
drive or work too hard
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But Calhoun grunted in satisfaction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
transport commercially
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
