used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bannerman, the Superintendent, extended a hearty fist.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
Bannerman
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
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DerelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
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entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
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ExcitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Bannerman, the Superintendent, extended a hearty fist.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Glad to be aboard, gentlemen," rasped the Inspector-General of the Planet Patrol, returning the salute.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
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gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
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grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Bannerman, the Superintendent, extended a hearty fist.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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Inspector-General
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Jeff
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past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
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patrolmennounUS /pətroʊlˈmen/
plural of “patrolman” — a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
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PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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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polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
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raspedverbUS /ræspt/
past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp
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all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
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tending to return to an earlier state
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saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading "Glad to be aboard, gentlemen," rasped the Inspector-General of the Planet Patrol, returning the salute.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
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lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
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SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Bannerman, the Superintendent, extended a hearty fist.
telecastsnounUS /ˈteləkæsts/
plural of “telecast” — a television broadcast
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
Thorne
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three patrolmen leaped to their feet, saluting as they arose.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
WheelwrightnounUS /ˈwiːlraɪt/
someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
From this reading "Welcome, General Wheelwright," he exclaimed, clicking his polished heels.
