1962
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
for the reason that
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
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.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
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.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
divisible by two
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
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.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
menacesnounUS /ˈmenəsɪz/
plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountain was spinning.
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.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
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.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
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.
with speed
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
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.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading The mountain was spinning.
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.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
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.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
precisely as stated
From this reading Not dizzily, not even rapidly, but very perceptibly, the great mass of jagged rock was turning on its axis.
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 _Analog Science Fact Science Fiction_, November, 1962.
which person or people
From this reading There are two basic kinds of fools--the ones who know they are fools, and the kind that, because they do not know that, are utterly deadly menaces!
