1957
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From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
AirportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
Alan
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AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
Dr
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From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
enshrouding
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divisible by two
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
immediately past
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
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 _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
MARTYRnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
meteoricadjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
Nourse
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From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
peacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
puddlesnounUS /ˈpʌdəlz/
plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
move upward
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
SF
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Shandor
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From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
slickernounUS /ˈslɪkər/
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
sourlyadverb
in a sour manner
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
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 _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
male cat
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
vacationingnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/
the act of taking a vacation
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Tom Shandor glanced sourly through the port at the wet landing strip, saw the dim landing lights reflected in the steaming puddles.
at the time that
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
which person or people
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading On an adjacent field he could see the rows and rows of jet fighters, wings up in the foggy rain, poised like ridiculous birds in the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
a late time of life
From this reading _Dr. Alan E. Nourse, who when last heard of was vacationing in Alaska--and probably gathering material for SF or Mystery stories set against this background--is the author of many mystery and science fiction stories including MARTYR, the lead novel in our January 1957 issue._ The man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The huge troop transport plane eased down through the rainy drizzle enshrouding New York International Airport at about five o'clock in the evening.
zippedverbUS /zɪpt/
inflected form of “zip” — close with a zipper
From this reading With a sigh he ripped the sheet of paper from the small, battered portable typewriter on his lap, and zipped the machine up in its slicker case.
