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This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. LET'EM BREATHE SPACE! Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned. Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
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to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading “LET'EM BREATHE SPACE!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.”
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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 Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
to speak or reveal information, especially secretly
From this reading LET'EM BREATHE SPACE!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
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From this reading LET'EM BREATHE SPACE!
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
touching and supported by a surface
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction July 1953.
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From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
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From this reading Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble--but in this case, the atmosphere was _literally_ poisoned.
