Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories October 1931.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

tending to move away from a center

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a stopping

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

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.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

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.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

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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.

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 degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

walk with great difficulty

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories October 1931.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

plural of “gyration” — a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

most important element

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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.

held or filled or in use

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories October 1931.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories October 1931.

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.

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.

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.

the act of rotating as if on an axis

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

transport commercially

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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 October 1931.

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.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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 October 1931.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

in the direction of

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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.

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.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading [Sidenote: _Disguised as a voluntary prisoner on a pirate space ship, an I. F. P. man penetrates the mystery of the dreaded "Solar Scourge."_] The _Celestia_, gliding through space toward Titan, major satellite of Saturn, faltered in her course.

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 October 1931.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.

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

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the same time the ship's fictitious gravity, engendered by the centrifugal force of its rotation, ceased, so that passengers, most of whom were assembled in the main salon, which occupied the entire midship section, drifted away from the curved floor, whose contour followed that of the outer skin, to flounder in helpless confusion.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Her passengers, mostly mining engineers and their wives, stockholders, and a sprinkling of visitors, were aware of a cessation of the heavens' apparent gyrations, due to the halting of the ship's rotation on its axis.