used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
Arcot
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From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
Morey
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From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
any competition
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
science-fiction
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From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
scientist-astronauts
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From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First contact with an alien race dangerous enough to threaten the safety of two planets....
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
precisely as stated
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the three challenges that tested the skill and minds of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their initial adventures are a classic of science-fiction which first brought the name of their author, John W. Campbell, into prominence as a master of the inventive imagination.
belonging to which person
From this reading The arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization in this Solar System....
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention....
