Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

consider or hold as true

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

later than; following

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

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

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a period of 100 years

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

for a limitless time

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

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

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

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

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

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

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

an occurrence of something

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

between or among planets

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

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

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

by chance

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

of or relating to a phenomenon

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

play boisterously

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

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

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

which person or people

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Beginning a thrilling New Serial of Interplanetary Life and Travel by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D._ _Author of "Skylark of Space" and "Skylark Three"_ _A good many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact.