used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
airlocknounUS /ˈerlɔːk/
a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
BoisenounUS /ˈbɔɪzi/
the capital and largest city of Idaho
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
one or the other of two
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
isn't
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From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
it's
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From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
immediately past
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
LaunchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
most important element
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
engage in
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
the force of workers available
From this reading "In that case it isn't safe enough for you men, either.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
Rodebush
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From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
Samms
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From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
express in words
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
having a supporting base
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
Super-Ship
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From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
carry out
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As nearly ready, that is, as the thought and labor of man could make her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rodebush and Cleveland had finished their last rigid inspection of the craft and, standing beside the center door of the main airlock, were talking with their chief.
won't
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From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Super-Ship Is Launched After weeks of ceaseless work, during which was lavished upon her every resource of mind and material afforded by three planets, the _Boise_ was ready for her maiden flight.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You say that you think that it's safe, and yet you won't take a crew," Samms argued.
