used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
in addition
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jansen began to sweat as soon as he left the spaceship.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
bloatedverbUS /ˈbloʊtɪd/
past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
divisible by two
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
someone who hunts game
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
JansennounUS /ˈdʒænsən/
a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jansen began to sweat as soon as he left the spaceship.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
Mercury'snounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəriz/
possessive form of “mercury” — a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
in the near future
From this reading Jansen began to sweat as soon as he left the spaceship.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading Jansen began to sweat as soon as he left the spaceship.
StowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Jansen began to sweat as soon as he left the spaceship.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jansen came to Mercury to find one man, and that seemed an easy enough task; the hitch was that as a hunter he was also being hunted!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stowing his gear in the barracks while sweat streamed from his body, Jansen realized for the first time that his luggage had been examined aboard the spaceship.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jansen knew he would have to get used to it: Mercury's twilight zone, like it or not, would be his home for the indefinite future.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading The bloated, swollen sun hovering near the horizon here in twilight zone was dazzling even through his protective goggles.
