Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

later than; following

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

in addition

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

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

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

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

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

for the reason that

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

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From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

agreeably diverting

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

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

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

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 His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

a brief written record

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

on one occasion

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

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

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

on the contrary

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

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From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

summarize briefly

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

express in words

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

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 After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

carry out

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

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

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

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

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading After the issue of "Casuals of the Sea" the present publishers purchased the rights to "Aliens" and urged Mr. McFee to re-write the story.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

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

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading [_Publisher's Note: It should be explained that an earlier version of "Aliens" was published in London in 1914, and some copies were also distributed in the United States.

at the time that

From this reading I was rather surprised myself when I came to recapitulate them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading His account of the history of this book is here inserted, and will undoubtedly take its place among the most entertaining and interesting prefaces in modern literature._] So many people are unaware of the number of works of fiction which have been rewritten after publication.

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From this reading I wouldn't go so far as to say that second editions, like second thoughts, are the best, because I at once think of "The Light that Failed."