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From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
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.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
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.
daydreamverbUS /ˈdeɪdriːm/
have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
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.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
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From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
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.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
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 This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
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.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
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.
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.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "Bang," he muttered, firing an imaginary rifle.
Ronny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
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.
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 This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
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.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
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 the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is a tough assignment for a child to know where a daydream ends and impossibility begins!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ronny was playing by himself, which meant he was two tribes of Indians having a war.
