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The Defiant Agents

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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RIDE PROUD, REBEL!
STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!
_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.
Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.
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The Defiant Agents

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Defiant Agents is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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RIDE PROUD, REBEL!
/raɪd praʊd ˈrebəl/
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STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!
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_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.
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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.
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Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Apache noun US /əˈpætʃi/

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.”

Catalog noun US /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.”

Cleveland noun US /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading “_Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.”

derelict adjective US /ˈderəlɪkt/

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading “STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!”

disks noun US /dɪsks/

plural of “disk” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading “Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.”

focus noun US /ˈfoʊkəs/

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading “Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.”

galactic adjective US /ɡəˈlæktɪk/

of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)

From this reading “STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!”

warlock noun US /ˈwɔːrlɔːk/

a male witch or demon

From this reading “STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!”

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110th

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

2

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

2231

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

62

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

9063

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

BORNadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CardnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

CatalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

causedverbUS /kɑːzd/

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

DERELICTadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

desknounUS /desk/

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

disksnounUS /dɪsks/

plural of “disk” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/

promote the growth of

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

GALACTICadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/

of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

glownounUS /ɡloʊ/

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

heatnounUS /hiːt/

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

KELLEY

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From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

Ltd

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From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

OURSpronounUS /ˈaʊərz/

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

outer-world

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

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

PRIVATEERnoun

an officer or crew member of a privateer

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

PROUDadjectiveUS /praʊd/

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

RIDEverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading RIDE PROUD, REBEL!

SCHUYLER

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

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

STARnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

STARSnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/

the rays of the sun

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

talesnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — 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 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

TIMEnounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

TRADERSnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

WARLOCKnounUS /ˈwɔːrlɔːk/

a male witch or demon

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 62-9063 _FOR P. SCHUYLER MILLER who expressed a wish for some Apache colonists, and CHARLES F. KELLEY who has a liking for "time agent" tales._ No windows broke any of the four plain walls of the office; there was no focus of outer-world sunlight on the desk there.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Published by_ The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio _Published simultaneously in Canada by_ Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading STORM OVER WARLOCK GALACTIC DERELICT THE TIME TRADERS STAR BORN YANKEE PRIVATEER THE STARS ARE OURS!

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the five disks set out on its surface appeared to glow--perhaps the heat of the mischief they could cause ... had caused ... blazed in them.

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