used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
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farther along in physical or mental development
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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in addition
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
arsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
Bergenholm
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BlasternounUS /ˈblæstər/
a workman employed to blast with explosives
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BLASTERS
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move up and down repeatedly
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castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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make overcast or cloudy
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Cloud's
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colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
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the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
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do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
DEVICESnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
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the act of discovering something
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _To_ _Bob Heinlein_ _With Admiration and Esteem_ SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
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DUQUESNE
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
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(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
EsteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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GALACTICadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
HeinleinnounUS /ˈhaɪnlaɪn/
United States writer of science fiction (1907-1988)
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
LENSnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
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Lensmannoun
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
Lensmen
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lethaladjectiveUS /ˈliːθəl/
of an instrument of certain death
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
mastermindverbUS /ˈmæstərmaɪnd/
plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
MASTERSnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _To_ _Bob Heinlein_ _With Admiration and Esteem_ SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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nuclearadjectiveUS /ˈnuːkliər/
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
and nothing more
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading _To_ _Bob Heinlein_ _With Admiration and Esteem_ SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
raveningadjective
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading _To_ _Bob Heinlein_ _With Admiration and Esteem_ SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
saganounUS /ˈsɑːɡə/
a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
shatteringadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
SkylarkverbUS /ˈskaɪlɑːrk/
play boisterously
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
space-ship
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From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
TRIPLANETARY
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From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
UnsinkableadjectiveUS /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/
incapable of being sunk
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
VALERON
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From this reading _Novels of science fiction_ “DOC” SMITH _The Skylark series_ THE SKYLARK OF SPACE SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK THREE SKYLARK DUQUESNE _The Lensman series_ TRIPLANETARY FIRST LENSMAN GALACTIC PATROL GRAY LENSMAN SECOND STAGE LENSMEN CHILDREN OF THE LENS MASTERS OF THE VORTEX (_original title_: The Vortex Blaster)
VORTEXnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
vortices
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From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “Unsinkable” ships that, before the days of Bergenholm and of atomic and cosmic energy, sank into the waters of Earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
which person or people
From this reading —“Storm” Cloud, the only man who could destroy the ravening nuclear vortices that struck and killed at random. was also the name of Cloud’s space-ship, an incredibly advanced arsenal of modern science, in which Cloud and his crew of colorful space castaways hunted the source of the lethal vortices, battled a criminal mastermind, developed unheard-of sciences, and made an ultimate discovery of shattering importance to the destiny of the Universe!
in the company of; together with
From this reading _To_ _Bob Heinlein_ _With Admiration and Esteem_ SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE VORTEX BLASTERS team up in a saga of crisis and adventure in the worlds of the Lensmen—“Doc” Smith’s most enduring creation.
