2354
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From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Space Academy, U.S.A.!
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Space Academy, U.S.A.!
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
a youthful male person
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
colonizing
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From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
ever-growing
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From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
hard-hittingadjective
characterized by or full of force and vigor
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
OrganizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
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
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Space Academy, U.S.A.!
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Space Academy, U.S.A.!
spacemen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading To support the ever-growing need for trained spacemen to man the rocket ships that linked the planets and distant satellite outposts, the Solar Alliance, the government of the solar system, had erected Space Academy.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Space Academy, U.S.A.!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was there that the most promising boys were trained to become members of the Solar Guard to patrol the space lanes and keep peace in the universe.
at the time that
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Organized into tight, hard-hitting units of three, the Academy cadets were trained to work together under the most severe conditions.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This was the dream and goal of every boy in the thrilling year 2354, when mankind had reached out beyond the bounds of Earth and had conquered space, colonizing planets and blazing trails to distant worlds deep in the black void of the outer universe.
