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From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
with anger
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Yes sir?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
buzzernounUS /ˈbʌzər/
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
economicallyadverbUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli/
with respect to economic science
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
else
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From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
set up or found
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
cause to move by striking
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
McBride
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From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
memonounUS /ˈmemoʊ/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
the force of workers available
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
scintillatingadjective
brilliantly clever
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes sir?" he asked.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
space-warping
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From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
uraniumnounUS /jərˈeɪniəm/
a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly, it cost like the very devil, but uranium is not plentiful anywhere else, and men found it economically sound-- John McBride cocked his feet on his desk at Station 1, and began to read his mail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact that they were points in space instead of mighty, million mile rings of metal to carry the space-warping charge made the focus of Sol irregular instead of circular, but it served its purpose and men grew used to the scintillating sun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the fifth memo, he jumped, startled by what was on the page before him, and his feet hit the floor with a resounding crash.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes sir?" he asked.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Angrily, he punched a buzzer, and a younger man entered.
