used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
Dave
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From this reading Dave Langley peered through the viewport.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
moving swiftly
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
haunches
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From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
of great significance or value
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
LangleynounUS /ˈlæŋli/
unit of solar radiation
From this reading Dave Langley peered through the viewport.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
MartiansnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənz/
plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading Welcome, Martians!
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
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nuzzlingverbUS /ˈnʌzəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nuzzle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
and nothing more
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Dave Langley peered through the viewport.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
having a point
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
transport commercially
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
swishverbUS /swɪʃ/
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only sound was the swish of the jets against the sand as the big ship came down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dave Langley peered through the viewport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
viewport
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From this reading Dave Langley peered through the viewport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome, Martians!
in or at the place that
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
which person or people
From this reading Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Slowly, nose pointed skyward, a yellow tail streaming out behind the tubes, it settled to the ground like a cat nuzzling its haunches against a velvet pillow.
