1956
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
assignmentsnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənts/
plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
confined by bonds
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
bove
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From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
coincideverbUS /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
go with, fall together
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
coronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
psychological suffering
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
Fomalhautian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
a state of high honor
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
hummed
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From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
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 _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
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 _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
MayhemnounUS /ˈmeɪhem/
the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
radioman
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From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
SOSnounUS /ˌeoʊˈes/
an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
move hurridly
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
subspacenounUS /ˈsʌbspeɪs/
a space that is contained within another space
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ October 1956.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Mayhem, the man of many bodies, had been given some weird assignments in his time, but saving The Glory of the Galaxy wasn't difficult--it was downright impossible!_ The SOS crackled and hummed through subspace at a speed which left laggard light far behind.
which person or people
From this reading The radioman of the Fomalhautian freighter gave the distress signal to the Deck Officer, who looked at it, blinked, and bolted 'bove decks to the captain's cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since subspace distances do not coincide with normal space distances, the SOS was first picked up by a Fomalhautian freighter bound for Capella although it had been issued from a point in normal space midway between the orbit of Mercury and the sun's corona in the solar system.
