used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
Arisians
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From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
for the reason that
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
Bergenholm
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From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By E. E. Smith, Ph.D.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading By E. E. Smith, Ph.D.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading By E. E. Smith, Ph.D.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
egonounUS /ˈiːɡoʊ/
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
inertialess
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From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
LensnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
Lensmen
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From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
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 Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading By E. E. Smith, Ph.D.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
pseudoliving
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From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading By E. E. Smith, Ph.D.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
telepathicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈpæθək/
communicating without apparent physical signals
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
precisely as stated
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer by those master philosophers, the Arisians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not.
belonging to which person
From this reading Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen."
