used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
an occurrence of something
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
colonizing
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From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
Combatman
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From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
Computerman
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From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
provide as food
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
freezeverbUS /friːz/
stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
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 So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Finally, stiff fingers or not, I had all the data racked into the primary feed and decided to check on the passengers.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
not in physical motion
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
Time-Warp
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From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Computerman, I was the first to come out of deep freeze after we kicked clear of the Time-Warp.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
a source of difficulty
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During colonizing operations a Combatman was always in charge--in case of trouble.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This trip we really had some--a whole planet of it!
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading So I left the needles in my wrists--the tubes let me reach Brain One--and started punching data from the instruments while my fingers were still half stiff.
