used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
for the reason that
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the reason for turning the ship end-for-end was obvious.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
end-for-end
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From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
divisible by two
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
with resolute determination
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the reason for turning the ship end-for-end was obvious.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
Hardwick
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From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
head-over-heels
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From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
Lawlor-drive
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From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading But the reason for turning the ship end-for-end was obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
queasyadjectiveUS /ˈkwiːzi/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
reactsverbUS /riˈækts/
third-person singular of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But the reason for turning the ship end-for-end was obvious.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
transport commercially
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He knew he was turning head-over-heels, even though his feet stayed firmly on the floor.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had arrived very near its destination, and was killing its Lawlor-drive momentum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hardwick knew the Survey ship had turned end-for-end, because though there was artificial gravity, it does not affect the semicircular canals of the human ear.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not a normal sensation, and he felt that queasy, instinctive tightening of the muscles with which one reacts to the abnormal, whether in things seen or felt.
