1931
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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 Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
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.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
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.
CrystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
deadlinenounUS /ˈdedlaɪn/
the point in time at which something must be completed
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
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 U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
without deviation
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. 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 U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
fianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
floor-plate
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From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
Joan
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From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
Larry
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From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
Marlowe's
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From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
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 Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
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.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
Powell'snounUS /ˈpoʊɪlz/
possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
projectornounUS /prəˈdʒektər/
an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
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.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
rat-men
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From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
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.
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.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
six-hour
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From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
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 Astounding Stories September 1931.
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 Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There on the central floor-plate directly in the focus of the big atomic projector stood the slender figure of Joan Marlowe, old Benjamin Marlowe's niece and Larry Powell's fiancee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories September 1931.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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.
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 Astounding Stories September 1931.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Benjamin Marlowe and his young assistant, Larry Powell, opened the door of the Marlowe laboratory, then stopped aghast at the sight which greeted their startled eyes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Facing a six-hour deadline of death, young Larry raids a hostile world of rat-men and tinkling Devil Crystals.
