used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
in actual fact
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
equally
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
(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 It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
all-consuming
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From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
make calm or still
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
Carse
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From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
Carse's
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From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
the force of workers available
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
not any; not one
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
on one occasion
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
by chance
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
positionals
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From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
PreparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
ray-guns
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From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
transport commercially
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
tendrils
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From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Hawk Prepares a Surprise_ Hawk Carse's icy poise in times of emotional stress never failed to amaze friends and enemies alike.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This estimate, of course, is foolish; Carse was perhaps too human, as was proved by the all-consuming object of his life.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
visi-screen
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From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
a vivid mental image
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Most of them swore he had no nerves, and that in that way he was not human.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
at the time that
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was rather, probably, an inward vanity that made him stand composed as a statue while death was gnawing near; that had, once, led him actually to file his nails when apparently trapped and hotly besieged, with the wicked hiss of ray-guns all around.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading And so he stood within his suit now--calm, quite collected, his face graven, while the yellow tendrils carpeted the whole cabin, penetrated between the twin banks of instruments on each side and clouded the bow windows, visi-screen and positionals until the two living men aboard that ship of death were completely shut off from outside vision.
