used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
any thing at all
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
from appearances alone
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
Cantrell's
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From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
cometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
conicnounUS /ˈkɑːnɪk/
(geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
contradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
divisible by two
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
geometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
hyperbolicadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpərˈbɑːlɪk/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
instalmentnoun
a part of a broadcast serial
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
interstellaradjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈstelər/
between or among stars
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
IPC
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From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
engage in
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to form the superlative
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
on one occasion
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
and nothing more
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
be shown or be found to be
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
express in words
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
Spacehounds
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From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spacehounds of IPC _One of the most fascinating mysteries of the heavens is the comet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It goes through space, gets near enough to the earth to be seen, and then goes off and disappears in celestial distance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
in the company of; together with
From this reading This only goes to prove once more that it is risky to say anything is impossible--even that our hero of this story manages beautifully, with the aid of Cantrell's Comet, to avoid complete annihilation while stranded in interstellar space._ _Read "what went before" and then continue the second instalment._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often it has a hyperbolic orbit, which would make it impossible to come back.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it may return--apparently contradicting the geometry of conic sections.
