used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
(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 And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
for the reason that
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
Earth-Guard
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From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
etc
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From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
highest in quality
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
come to pass
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
of great significance or value
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
inter-stellar
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From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
interplanetaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/
between or among planets
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
and nothing more
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
One-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading One-man rocket _Pallas_ speaking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
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 The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading One-man rocket _Pallas_ speaking.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
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 As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
prohibitiveadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
propulsionnounUS /prəˈpʌlʃən/
a propelling force
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
rocket-propelledadjective
propelled by (or as if propelled by) a rocket engine
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
transport commercially
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
shipmentsnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənts/
plural of “shipment” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading One-man rocket _Pallas_ speaking.
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 The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading And the editors were just as fooled by the surprising denouement as we believe our readers will be._ "All Earth-Guard rockets attention!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space._ _If the conditions on other planets, including our moon, are not too prohibitive, it is doubtless true that these planets will be explored for whatever mineral wealth or possibilities of life they may contain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc._ _The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The resulting interplanetary commerce will call into being a host of problems, such as the protection of cargo and passenger shipments against natural and human agents that might wish to destroy them._ _In that case, the Earth-Guard that Mr. Hamilton describes so vividly will play a most important part in the protection of such commerce._ _Mr. Hamilton, as is usual with him, has, in this story, developed it so that we were unable to predict from page to page what would happen next.
