Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

resembling a block in shape

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

power to direct or determine

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

travel across or pass over

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

divisible by two

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

above and across; more than

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

possessive form of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

group of people willing to obey orders

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

(often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

almost; nearly

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

transport commercially

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

a set with 3 times 20 members

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

in the direction of

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

characterized by variety

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading * * * * * The ship he rode was of the Patrol's best.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She carried ten Lensmen--a circumstance unique in the annals of space, even for such a trouble-shooting battle wagon as the _Dauntless_ was; a scientific staff which was practically a cross section of the Tree of Knowledge.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a bitter imprecation Kinnison sprang out of his bunk, hurled his half-smoked cigarette at an ash tray, and strode toward the control room.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Superbly powered for flight, defense, and offense, she was withal a complete space-laboratory and observatory; and her personnel, over and above her regular crew, was as varied as her equipment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She carried Lieutenant Peter van Buskirk and his company of Valerian wild cats; Worsel of Velantia and threescore of his reptilian kinsmen; Tregonsee, the blocky Rigellian Lensman, and a dozen or so of his fellows; Master Technician LaVerne Thorndyke and his crew.