used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
anew
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
not accessible to view
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
Joe
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Joe's
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From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
most important element
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
science-fiction
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From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe Carson grinned broadly and again reread his letter to the editor of _Galactic Adventures_.
vanguards
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From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The latest issue lay open on the desk before him, its garish cover mercifully hidden from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Galactic Adventures_ was Joe's favorite science-fiction magazine and he had spent many happy hours roaming the cold of space and inventing ponderous machines through the medium of its pages.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From Mars they had come, these vanguards of a ruthless horde that would conquer Earth--if they could steal the weapon of Joe Carson's fertile mind.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The cover was Joe's main reason for writing his missive, although he had several minor motives, not the least of them being his desire to see his name in print.
