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The Airlords of Han

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.
Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.
And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.
Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.
Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.
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The Airlords of Han

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Airlords of Han is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.
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Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.
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And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.
/ənd æz ðeɪ prəˈɡrest ðeɪ dɪˈveləpt kənˈstrʌktɪv æz wel æz dɪˈstrʌktɪv ˈpræktəs/
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Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.
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Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

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atomic adjective US /əˈtɑːmɪk/

of or relating to or comprising atoms

electronic adjective US /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons

From this reading “Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.”

electrons noun US /ˌɪˈlektrɑːnz/

plural of “electron” — an elementary particle with negative charge

From this reading “American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.”

laboratories noun US /ˈlæbrətɔːriz/

plural of “laboratory” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading “American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.”

molecular adjective US /məˈlekjələr/

relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules

phonic adjective US /ˈfɑːnɪk/

pertaining to the phonic method of teaching reading

From this reading “Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.”

synthetic adjective US /sɪnˈθetɪk/

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading “Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.”

whorls noun US /wɜːrlz/

plural of “whorl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading “Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.”

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/

of or relating to or comprising atoms

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/

in a beautiful manner

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/

power to direct or determine

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

de-atomized

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

dissectverbUS /daɪˈsekt/

cut open or cut apart

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

dissectedadjectiveUS /daɪˈsektəd/

having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/

not similar

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

electronsnounUS /ˌɪˈlektrɑːnz/

plural of “electron” — an elementary particle with negative charge

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/

serving as an essential component

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

HenceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

inertron

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

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

infinitesimalnounUS /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

laboratoriesnounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːriz/

plural of “laboratory” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

lawsnounUS /lɔːz/

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

molecularadjectiveUS /məˈlekjələr/

relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

phonicadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːnɪk/

pertaining to the phonic method of teaching reading

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/

in a radical manner

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

sub-balanced

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From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

sub-electron

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

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

sub-electronic

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

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

sub-electrons

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

super-balanced

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

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

syntheticadjectiveUS /sɪnˈθetɪk/

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

ultron

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From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

Ultronic

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From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

ultrons

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From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

ultrophones

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From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

ultroscopes

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From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/

under the level of the ground

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/

relating to or using sight

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 And as they progressed, they developed constructive as well as destructive practice.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Moreover, they had carried through the study of this "order" to the point where they finally "dissected" the _sub-electron_ into its component _ultrons_, for the fundamental laws underlying these successive orders are not radically dissimilar.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

whorlsnounUS /wɜːrlz/

plural of “whorl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Hence also, come our relatively simple and beautifully efficient ultrophones and ultroscopes, which in their phonic and visual operation penetrate obstacles of material, electronic and sub-electronic nature without let or hindrance, and with the consumption of but infinitesimal power.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Hence the great triumphs of ultron and inertron, our two wonderful synthetic elements, built up from super-balanced and sub-balanced ultronic whorls, through the _sub-electronic_ order into the _atomic_ and _molecular_.

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading American Ultronic Science Our own engineers, working in shielded laboratories far underground, had established such control over the "de-atomized" electrons as to dissect them in their turn into _sub-electrons_.

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Airlords
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