used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
altruists
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From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
Barden's
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From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
make right or correct
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
forestallverbUS /fɔːrˈstɔːl/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
light-yearsnounUS /ˈlaɪtjɪrz/
plural of “light-year” — the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year; 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
move hurridly
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
not in physical motion
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, to reverse the argument, supposing that Barden's tale was correct.
theoreticaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
at the time that
From this reading Not without a suitable crew to do a job when it arrived.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But if Barden's tale were correct, why did the so-called altruists offer him a science that was dangerous to pursue?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And regardless of any theoretical argument, it was still a technical impossibility to construct any spaceship capable of traversing light-years without some means of super speed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The opposing faction might hope to forestall any work by issuing the warning.
