21st
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From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
(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 Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
a period of 100 years
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
of great significance or value
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
Interuniversal
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From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
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 It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
the force of workers available
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
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 The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
relivingnounUS /riˈlɪvɪŋ/
a recurrence of a prior experience
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
Rocketeers
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From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
rocketingverbUS /ˈrɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “rocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
transport commercially
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
space-conscious
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From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
not in physical motion
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not long since they had left Earth on their perilously romantic expedition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
twentiesnounUS /ˈtwentiz/
the time of life between 20 and 30
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for the internal sounds of the ship hurtling through space the silence was complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
but in spite of that
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Into this organization had poured young men and women from all walks of life interested in making their hobby of rocketing important as an aid to scientific advancement.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading In the enforced inactivity aboard ship, the half-dozen members of the crew were reliving the events of the past few months, particularly that final meeting of the Junior Rocketeers, an organization of younger space pilots, most of them still in their twenties.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The society had been organized late in the 21st Century by the Board of Interuniversal Transportation, Youth Commission, to interest the space-conscious youth of the World in "the furthering of scientific expeditions to planets yet unexplored to extend the knowledge of man."
