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This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them. Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk. It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “_Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
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From this reading It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
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From this reading It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
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.
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From this reading It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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 April 1952.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
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From this reading Oddly enough, there was!_ Cameron frowned intently at the top of the desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.
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 April 1952.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Outcasts of a society of physically perfect people, they couldn't stay and they couldn't go home again--yet there had to be some escape for them.
