1952
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From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
a period of 100 years
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
gasesnounUS /ˈɡæsəz/
plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
generatorsnounUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtərz/
plural of “generator” — an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
immortalsnounUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “immortal” — a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
ionospherenounUS /ˌaɪˈɑːnɔːsfiːr/
the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
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 And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
immediately past
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
life-supporting
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From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
nuclearadjectiveUS /ˈnuːkliər/
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
planetaryadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/
of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
radiations
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From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
radioactiveadjectiveUS /ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
exhibiting or caused by radioactivity
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
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From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
carry out
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Facing destruction, Earth's last immortals sent an emissary through time to alter history.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Thus--a planetary cell of life, isolated from the universe, independent of solar heat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And the Xlarnans at last emerged from their subterranean cities to take up life anew in a tropical Paradise that knew neither nightfall nor seasons.
the topmost one of two
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
at the time that
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
Xlarnans
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From this reading Thus, he appeared in 1952, searching for the-- _When their sun began to wane, the Xlarnans at first retreated underground to hoard the heat and life-supporting energies which their nuclear generators could supply.
but in spite of that
From this reading But as their world grew colder, century after century, they devised a means of creating a substitute for the ionosphere--a protective layer of radioactive gases in the upper reaches of the sky which could warm them by means of its slow, controlled reaction, give them eternal light, and yet absorb its own harder radiations._
