used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AndromedanounUS /ænˈdrɑːmədə/
broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
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auto-typewriter
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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can't
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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copy-desk
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cracksmannoun
a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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an opposing military force
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
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bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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highest in quality
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growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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Hanley
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The greatest cracksman in the Galaxy--The Nebula ... mocked by a gay voice that called herself Andromeda, who led him into danger--and into the hands of his enemy!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
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litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
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MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
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the force of workers available
From this reading It was one P.M., between editions, and the reporters and copy-desk men of the _Martian Globe_ were taking things easy for the moment.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading The greatest cracksman in the Galaxy--The Nebula ... mocked by a gay voice that called herself Andromeda, who led him into danger--and into the hands of his enemy!
a particular point in time
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mouthedverbUS /maʊðd/
past form of “mouth” — express in speech
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NebulanounUS /ˈnebjələ/
a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer
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oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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Phil
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reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Phil Hanley came out of the managing editor's office and strode savagely to his desk in the paper littered city room.
slumpedverbUS /slʌmpt/
past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
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strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Phil Hanley came out of the managing editor's office and strode savagely to his desk in the paper littered city room.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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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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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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which person or people
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