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From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
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.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
concessionaires
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From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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.
couldn't
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From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
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
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
hunchesnounUS /ˈhʌntʃɪz/
plural of “hunch” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
and nothing more
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
Marlock's
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From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
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 _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
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 planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
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.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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 This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
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 September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _This planet gave him the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime--only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed._ It was just a hunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Johnson knew that, but his hunches had often paid off in the past, and now he waited with a big man's patience.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading For five hours he sat in the wooden stands, under the rumpled canvas the concessionaires had put up to protect the tourists from Marlock's yellow sun.
