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From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Planet Stories_ January 1954.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
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.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
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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.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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(often used in combination) having a specified direction
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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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.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Planet Stories_ January 1954.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
on condition that; in the event that
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of great significance or value
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
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journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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junkyardnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkjɑːrd/
a field where junk is collected and stored for resale
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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large or big relative to something else
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
metal-persons
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From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
moonshinernoun
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
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.
and nothing more
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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a human being
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
PhobosnounUS /ˈfoʊboʊs/
the larger of the two satellites of Mars
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading This etext was produced from _Planet Stories_ January 1954.
planetoid's
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From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
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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.
housing available for people to live in
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interpret something that is written or printed
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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.
robotnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːt/
a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _Among the metal-persons of Phobos, robot B-12 held a special niche.
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from _Planet Stories_ January 1954.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some ... but he could be devious ... and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner._ I am B-12, a metal person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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the person or people being spoken to
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