Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a water solution of ammonia

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

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

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

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

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

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

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

go away from a place

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

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 Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

win a victory over

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

the local environment

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

(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 Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

not used up

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

past form of “seep” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

without speaking

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

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

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.

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

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Slowly the satellite of Saturn was dying, and through the methane ammonia atmosphere, the glittering rings of the mother planet shone down on her death struggle.

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

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

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

male cat

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Tom Corbett and Astro walked through the streets silently, overcome by the desolation around them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Olympia, the largest colony on Titan, was gripped by a wave of fear.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The broad streets were empty; the shops and stores were deserted; and the population waited in line at the spaceport, with their most valuable belongings, for their turn to leave the threatened settlement.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Many parts of the city were completely abandoned, and the few remaining citizens wore cumbersome oxygen masks as the deadly atmosphere of gas seeped through the force field to reach the ground surface of the satellite.