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From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
2177
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From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
AcmenounUS /ˈækmi/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next time they threw him out, they remembered to lock the door but forgot the window.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
dispatchernounUS /dɪˈspætʃər/
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They forgot to lock the door.
give expression to
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading They forgot to lock the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They threw him out.
how
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From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
InterplanetaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/
between or among planets
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
legalitynounUS /liˈɡæləti/
lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
fasten with a lock
From this reading They forgot to lock the door.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next time they threw him out, they remembered to lock the door but forgot the window.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They threw him out.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
RegulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The next time they threw him out, they remembered to lock the door but forgot the window.
express in words
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
sub-ether
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From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
Swenson
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From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They threw him out.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading They threw him out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The next time they threw him out, they remembered to lock the door but forgot the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
vacuumsnounUS /ˈvækjuːmz/
plural of “vacuum” — the absence of matter
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on October 15, 2177, that Swenson staggered into the offices of Acme Interplanetary Express and demanded a job as dispatcher.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
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 The next time they threw him out, they remembered to lock the door but forgot the window.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There were no vacuums in Space Regulations, so Swenson--well, you might say he knew how to plot courses through sub-ether legality!
