Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

serving as an essential component

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

plural of “communicator” — a person who communicates with others

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

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From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Lights flashed on in every window.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

distributed over a considerable extent

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

more quickly

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Lights flashed on in every window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

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

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

the striking of one body against another

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

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

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

immediately past

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Lights flashed on in every window.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lights flashed on in every window.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

above and across; more than

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

-ing form of “rocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

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

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

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

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

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

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

male cat

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

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From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

at the time that

From this reading "_From the rocket fields of the Academy To the far-flung stars of outer space, We're Space Cadets training to be Ready for dangers we may face._ _Up in the sky, rocketing past Higher than high, faster than fast, Out into space, into the sun Look at her go when we give her the gun._

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Lights flashed on in every window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom Corbett's first day at Space Academy began at 0530 hours with the blaring of the _Cadet Corps Song_ over the central communicators:

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within sixty seconds, the buildings of the Academy rocked with the impact of three thousand voices singing the last stanza.