30th
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From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
Ardan
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From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
Barbicane
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From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
fearless and daring
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
centred
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From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
Columbiad
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From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
COMPARTMENTnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading THE PROJECTILE COMPARTMENT.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
traveling across
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
set down according to a plan
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
come together
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
Michel
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From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
PROJECTILEnounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading THE PROJECTILE COMPARTMENT.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one had forgotten that in his despatch of September 30th Michel Ardan asked for a modification of the plans laid out by the members of the committee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROJECTILE COMPARTMENT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The committee had therefore chosen the round form, so that the ball might turn over and over and do as it liked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the celebrated Columbiad was completed public interest immediately centred upon the projectile, the new vehicle destined to transport the three bold adventurers across space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading President Barbicane then thought with reason that the form of the projectile was of slight importance, for, after crossing the atmosphere in a few seconds, it would meet with vacuum.
