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From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
set up or found
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
any competition
From this reading Was this ill-fated expedition the end of a proud, old race--or the beginning of a new one?
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A list of these errors is provided at the end of the book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
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 "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction Stories" September 1951.
