used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
Desplaines
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From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
Dessa
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From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
else
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From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
divisible by two
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
Fordyce
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From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
hadn't
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From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
higher-ups
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From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
Lensmannoun
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
Lensman's
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From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
for more time
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
not any; not one
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
planet'snounUS /ˈplænəts/
possessive form 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 A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
Posenian
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From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
any competition
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
Radelix
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From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No other race of even approximately human shape could "see" through a helmet of solid, opaque metal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
UnattachedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/
not fastened together
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore the real Chester Q. Fordyce took over and a strange Unattached Lensman appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * The advent of Dessa Desplaines, however, and his curious adventure with her, had altered markedly the Lensman's situation.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A Posenian, supposedly, since against the air of Radelix he wore that planet's unmistakable armor.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one else in the throng had worn a screen, but there might have been agents--anyway, the observed facts would enable the higher-ups to link Fordyce up with what had happened--they would know, of course, that the real Fordyce hadn't done it--he could be Fordyce no longer.
