1120
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From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
36
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
AcenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
All-Story
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From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
AmericasnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
ArgosynounUS /ˈɑːrɡəsi/
one or more large merchant ships
From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
ATOMSnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
a line of approach
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
Gabrielle
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
serializedverbUS /ˈsɪriːəlaɪzd/
past form of “serialize” — arrange serially
From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
UNIVERSEnounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Magazine version serialized in _Argosy All-Story Magazine_.
WallernounUS /ˈwɔːlər/
United States jazz musician (1904-1943)
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
a Caucasian
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “The scene outside my window was a chaos: showers of white sparks were rushing at us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Ace Book, by arrangement with Gabrielle Cummings Waller.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
a late time of life
From this reading _With affectionate regard and appreciation_ _of his loyal friendship through the years._ ONE OF THEIR ATOMS—OUR UNIVERSE!
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 Ace Books Inc. 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.
