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From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Neither course was appealing.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
Charybdisnoun
(Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
power to direct or determine
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
corollarynounUS /ˈkɔːrəleri/
a practical consequence that follows naturally
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Neither course was appealing.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
functionaladjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
ten 10s
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
Japetus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
Madsen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither course was appealing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
ScyllanounUS /ˈsɪlə/
(Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
Spaceboat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
hard to endure
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Out of the far reaches of the universe sped the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined for annihilation in the sun.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He was trying to choose between the Scylla of waking Madsen with a corollary of biting contempt involved, and the Charybdis of attempting to land single handed on Japetus, less than five hundred miles below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But one, approximately half a pound of frozen destruction, had a rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6._ It was comfortably cool in the functional, little control room, but Morley was sweating, gently and steadily.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading His palms were wet, and the thin thoughtful face, shining in the glow of the instrument panel light, was wrinkled in an agony of concentration and doubt.
