Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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to gain with effort

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anew

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affect with wonder

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surprising greatly

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

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

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

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From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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the month following July and preceding September

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the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

an entertainer who has a sensational effect

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showing who or what does the action

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plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

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plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

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The middle point or core of an area.

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Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC)

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past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

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the act of discovering something

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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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an inhabitant of the earth

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a person who is older than you are

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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moving swiftly

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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any creature of exceptional size

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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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

From this reading He had more amazing ideas of his own.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

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

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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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

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

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plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had more amazing ideas of his own.

not perishable

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

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the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you

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between or among planets

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moving to the inside of something

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impossible to repress or control

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

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

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undertake a journey or trip

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the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression

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From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

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showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

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indicating the most important performer or role

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produced by a manufacturing process

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

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without limits in extent or size or quantity

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a formally arranged gathering

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in a joyous manner

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had more amazing ideas of his own.

the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet

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a condition requiring relief

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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the place where something begins, where it springs into being

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

belonging to the speaker and others

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above and across; more than

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have ownership or possession of

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plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

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exert pressure or force to or upon

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someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

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pen made from a bird's feather

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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

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reach a destination, either real or abstract

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interpret something that is written or printed

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the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

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having great beauty and splendor

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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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given to merry frolicking

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something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading _Interplanetary Press, Circa 2022--Septimus Spink, the first Earthman to reach and return from New Mu in a flying saucer, threw a hydroactive bombshell into the meeting of the leading cosmogonists at the University of Cincinnatus today.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

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From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

constituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

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

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

creating thread

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

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

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

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

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading _Interplanetary Press, Circa 2022--Septimus Spink, the first Earthman to reach and return from New Mu in a flying saucer, threw a hydroactive bombshell into the meeting of the leading cosmogonists at the University of Cincinnatus today.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

very small

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

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

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

the present time or age

From this reading _Interplanetary Press, Circa 2022--Septimus Spink, the first Earthman to reach and return from New Mu in a flying saucer, threw a hydroactive bombshell into the meeting of the leading cosmogonists at the University of Cincinnatus today.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading _Interplanetary Press, Circa 2022--Septimus Spink, the first Earthman to reach and return from New Mu in a flying saucer, threw a hydroactive bombshell into the meeting of the leading cosmogonists at the University of Cincinnatus today.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

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

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

having a wide variety of skills

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

belonging to which person

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

in the company of; together with

From this reading With specifications drawn to scale, Joe Archibald, whose versatility with the quill never ceases to amaze us, has managed with slangy insouciance to achieve a rare triumph over space and time, and to aureole Spink in a resplendent sunburst of imperishable renown._ Septimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Here he is again, the irrepressible Septimus Spink, in a tale as rollicking as an elder giant juggling the stars and the planets in his great, golden hands and laughing mirthfully as one tiny world--our own--goes spinning away from him into caverns measureless to man.

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

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.

a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab

From this reading The amazing Spink, uninvited, crashed this august body of scientists and laughed at a statement made by Professor Apsox Zalpha as to the origin of Earth and other planets._ _"That theory is older than the discovery of the antiquated zipper," Spink orated.