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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The man across the desk shook his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
Borgenese
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From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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.
counselornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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 Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The man across the desk shook his head.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man across the desk shook his head.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
nameplatenounUS /ˈneɪmpleɪt/
a plate bearing a name
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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 _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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 to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The man across the desk shook his head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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That's
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From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
Val
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From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
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 Galaxy Science Fiction June 1954.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
wouldn't
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From this reading _What sort of world was it, he puzzled, that wouldn't help victims find out whether they had been murdered or had committed suicide?_ The police counselor leaned forward and tapped the small nameplate on his desk, which said: _Val Borgenese._ "That's my name," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?"
