used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
in addition
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
asteroidnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪd/
any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
Nestria
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From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
orbitingverbUS /ˈɔːrbətɪŋ/
-ing form of “orbit” — move in an orbit
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
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 Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
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From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
moving very fast
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
SwiftsnounUS /swɪfts/
plural of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later they had sent strange samples of the animal life of their planet, aboard orbiting missiles, to be studied by the Swifts.
male cat
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
not known
From this reading On one occasion, the unknown beings had moved a small asteroid--the phantom satellite Nestria--into orbit about the earth.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
at the time that
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had also helped Tom, Bud, and Mr. Swift a number of times when their lives were at stake while on daring voyages beyond the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom and Bud were bursting with curiosity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the Swifts had been in radio contact with creatures from outer space for many months, this was the most exciting news yet!
