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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 Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
coinedverbUS /kɔɪnd/
past form of “coin” — make up
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
etext
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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 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
Garrett
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From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
Janifer
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From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
Laurence
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From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
a brief written record
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
pen-name
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From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
Phillips
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From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
Randall
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From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
science-fiction
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From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
in the near future
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
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 the 1962 book publication of the story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1962 book publication of the story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
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 the 1962 book publication of the story.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer.
