used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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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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frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
yet to be or coming
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IntriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Moore Mallory.
JovianadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviən/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of or resembling the planet Jupiter
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
Mallory
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From this reading John Moore Mallory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading John Moore Mallory.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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Not-So-Distant
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a brief written record
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NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
spacegram
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From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Spencer Chambers frowned at the spacegram on the desk before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a source of difficulty
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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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 A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future 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 A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future 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 A Powerful Novel of Intrigue and Action in the Not-So-Distant Future Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
which person or people
From this reading That was the man who had caused so much trouble in the Jovian elections.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
