Chapter I

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

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

an increase in rate of change

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

later than; following

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

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

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

plural of “contact” — close interaction

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

uninterrupted connection or union

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

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From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

apart from; not including

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

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

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

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

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

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

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

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From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

in an essential manner

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

not any; not one

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

and nothing more

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

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 There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

past form of “summarize” — give a summary

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

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 So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

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

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

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

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In beginning this account of our great adventure, it must be understood that I attempt no complete history of the matter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

in or at the place that

From this reading So that my tale here is necessarily one of personal experience, except for a few places where I have summarized general knowledge.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

belonging to which person

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There will be gaps, many gaps, in the continuity of my story, for that story remains, after all, simply a record of my own contacts with the Raider, and with those people whose lives he entered and darkened.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Besides this history of what I may term the more human side of our experience, Dr. Lantin has dealt with its scientific aspects in his epochal work on time-displacement and in our joint monograph on electronic acceleration.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although several salient features of the affair have been omitted, for reasons that will figure later, yet the two works mentioned and the present record give a broad outline of the whole matter, from the beginning.