1200
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From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
adequacynounUS /ˈædəkwəsi/
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
for the reason that
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
DaytonnounUS /ˈdeɪtən/
a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
didn't
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From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
He'd
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From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
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 record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
go away from a place
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
McCauleynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
heroine of the American Revolution who carried water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth Court House and took over her husband's gun when he was overcome by heat (1754-1832)
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
mock-upnoun
full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
one-thousandths
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From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
a full supply
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
transport commercially
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
carry out
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
take-off's
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From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading The record of rocket shoot failures includes at least one rocket that didn't leave the launching pad because a certain valve closed three one-thousandths of a second late.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading He'd have preferred to verify the point he'd raised.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We take off at 1200 hours tomorrow."
which person or people
From this reading "Who are plenty good," agreed McCauley, "and since the take-off's scheduled, that's that.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had complete confidence in the adequacy of his training in the mock-up back in Dayton, but it did assume that the ship would function according to its design.
