used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
divisible by two
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
How
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From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
and nothing more
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
Kamien
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From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
Marcia
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From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
and nothing more
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
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 It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Marcia Kamien is new to science fiction.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading How ungrateful seemed their bitter hatred of their teachers!
unsolicitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
not requested or sought
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Only on Mars could children such as these walk proudly under the stars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
wasn't
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From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are afraid she just does not understand editors.
we'd
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From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
at the time that
From this reading It is not often that a story of such brilliance arrives on our desk unsolicited, and our surprise was even greater when the author informed us in an accompanying letter she wasn't quite sure we'd buy it.
