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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
(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 That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
GreconounUS /ˈɡrekoʊ/
Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614)
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
as might be expected
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ReunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
express in words
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
toganounUS /ˈtoʊɡə/
a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading You go to one of the big schools and naturally you turn out for the Class Reunion.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1958.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading That year we were all Romans, and I have to tell you that I look awful in a toga and short sword, but not nearly as awful as the Greek.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want my opinion, old Maxwell should have kept his big mouth shut ... and then El Greco could not have put Earth in a frame!
