actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
CATACLYSMnounUS /ˈkætəklɪsəm/
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
CENTURIESnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
a person who is in charge
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
Dr
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From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
EONSnounUS /ˈiːənz/
plural of “eon” — the longest division of geological time
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
kidnapedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
past form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
information about recent and important events
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
not any; not one
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
PsychologistnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəst/
a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
that is looked for
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
Supcel
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From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
Sur-Malic
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From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
Sy's
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From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
Sykin
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From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
syndicatesnounUS /ˈsɪndɪkeɪts/
plural of “syndicate” — a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading And since he had been Sy's mentor, and obviously responsible for his safety, Dr. Wilton was the first high official sought by representatives of the news syndicates.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It has become increasingly difficult," said the psychologist carefully to the group sitting in his office, "to ignore such actions by the Sur-Malic."
except if; if not
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE WAR WAS ON, THE FINAL CATACLYSM HAD BEGUN.
at the time that
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading UNLESS ONE MAN COULD CARRY OUT HIS PLAN._] When Sykin Supcel was kidnaped, no one on Earth was less surprised than Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy.
WIPEDverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THOUSANDS WOULD DIE, EONS OF HUMAN HISTORY WOULD BE WIPED OUT, CENTURIES OF CULTURE BE DESTROYED ...
