used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
adaptableadjectiveUS /əˈdæptəbəl/
capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
Angeles
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From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
a youthful male person
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
bulkheadnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
give expression to
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
faxgram
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From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
the act of departing
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
GRAVIS
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GS
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
INSTANTER
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From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
and nothing more
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
Mega
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From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
obelisknoun
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
on one occasion
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
scrawledverbUS /skrɔːld/
past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
that's
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From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But that's not enough; he must adapt faster than the competing forms.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of course if Man is to survive, he must be adaptable, as any life form must.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
trickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
From this reading And on new planets, that can be tricky...._ The faxgram read: REPORT MA IS INSTANTER GRAVIS.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news obelisk just off the express strip outside Mega Angeles' Galactic Survey Building was flashing: ONE OF OUR STAR SHIPS IS MISSING!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
which person or people
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Going up in the lift, I recalled what I had seen once scrawled upon the bulkhead of a GS trainer: _Space is kind to those who respect her._ And underneath, in different handwriting: Fear _is the word, my boy_.
