used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
accumulatornounUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtər/
a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
any thing at all
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
CastawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
don't
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From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
emissionnounUS /ɪˈmɪʃən/
the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
ForlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
a young female
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the act of departing
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
heavily-armored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
I'm
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From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
located inward
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
leakagenounUS /ˈliːkədʒ/
the discharge of a fluid from some container
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
Nadia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
absolutely essential
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
projectorsnounUS /prəˈdʒektərz/
plural of “projector” — an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
rupturedverbUS /ˈrʌptʃərd/
past form of “rupture” — separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
in the near future
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
There's
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From this reading There's probably enough leakage from the ruptured accumulator cells to mask quite a little emission, but don't use much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the act of using
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
We'll
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From this reading We'll need it all, and besides, they can probably detect anything we can use.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Keep an eye on things for a while, Nadia," he instructed, as soon as she could handle the controls, "and don't use any more power than is absolutely necessary.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I'm going to see what I can do about making this whole wedge navigable."
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading Castaways Upon Ganymede Upon awakening, the man's first care was to instruct the girl in the operation of the projectors, so that she could keep the heavily-armored edge of their small section, which she had promptly christened "The Forlorn Hope," between them and the grinding, clashing mass of wreckage, and thus, if it should become necessary, protect the relatively frail inner portions of their craft from damage.
