1952
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From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
280
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From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
Charley
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From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
Charley's
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From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
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.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
etext
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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.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
IdioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading _Idiotic pets rate idiotic masters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading _Idiotic pets rate idiotic masters.
moondog
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From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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 Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading _Idiotic pets rate idiotic masters.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
a full supply
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
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.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading _Idiotic pets rate idiotic masters.
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.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
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.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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 Planet Stories July 1952.
TemperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
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.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories July 1952.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
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 Planet Stories July 1952.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Temperature outside was a rough 280 degrees F., which is plenty rough and about three degrees cooler than Hell.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools._ It was Charley's fault, of course; all of it....
