Chapter I

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

any thing at all

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

shining intensely

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

shaped like a bulb

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

narrow platform extending out into an auditorium

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

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From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

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From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

an opposing military force

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

only a very short time before

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

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From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

a military training exercise

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

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From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

past form of “nudge” — to push against gently

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

and nothing more

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

operate an airplane

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

not used up

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the act of storing something

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Now, as the nose of Cargo One crept backward into the blinding sunlight, he pulled himself further along the catwalk.

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

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

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

not slowed or blocked or interfered with

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It had been almost three months since the core of Space Station One had nudged itself into its silent orbit, but this, the only remaining view unhindered by the bulbous fuel storage tanks, still fascinated him.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mel Cramer's job was to defend the Space Station in case of an enemy attack; still, there wasn't anything in the book to order him on a-- Some of the anguish and bitterness and fear left Walter Stanton's heart as he gazed at the vista from the open landing-lock.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.

during the time that

From this reading Then, while the massive hatch was still gaping, he looked earthward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He waved with his free hand at the pilot, Major Torrance, although he knew the Major could hardly be watching during the delicate maneuver.