1931
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
Carse
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From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
connotationnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃən/
what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
highest in quality
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
move upward
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
SaturnnounUS /ˈsætərn/
a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
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From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading [Sidenote: One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.]
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible that he was to rise to be the greatest adventurer in space, that his name was to carry such deadly connotation in later years.
moving very fast
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1931.
at the time that
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
a late time of life
From this reading Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions.
