1956
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
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From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
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.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
blastoffnounUS /ˈblæstɔːf/
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
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.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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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 If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
immediately past
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
light-streaked
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From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
engage in
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
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.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
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.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
any competition
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
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.
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 If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
in a swift manner
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
tortoisenounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading _It was a race between the tortoise and the hare.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
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 If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Outside the ports, the sky was nothing but light-streaked blackness, punctured periodically by Earth glare, for Space Station 2 whirled swiftly on its axis, creating an artificial gravity.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But this hare was using some dirty tricks to make sure the ending would be different...._ The two spaceship crews were friendly enemies, sitting across the table from each other for their last meal before blastoff.
