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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 _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
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.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
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.
creakyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːki/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
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.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
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electrotyper
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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 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.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
JoachimnounUS /ˌjoʊˈɑːkɪm/
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
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 So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
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.
phonynounUS /ˈfoʊni/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
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.
on the contrary
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
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.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
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 So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So was he...._ Dr. Joachim sat in the small room behind his reception hall and held his fingers poised above the keys of the rather creaky electrotyper on his desk.
SwaminounUS /ˈswɑːmi/
a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect
From this reading _That he was a phony Swami was beyond doubt.
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.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
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 Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1961.
what's
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From this reading That he was a genuine prophet, though, seemed ... but then, what's the difference between a dictator and a true prophet?
