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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 It was going to be a bad day.
Alan
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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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 As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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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.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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CounterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
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crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
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.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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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.
ExitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the act of departing
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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.
a brief written record
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Nourse
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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.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
the possibility of future success
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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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 _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
StripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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 Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was going to be a bad day.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
Towne
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From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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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.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
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 Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he pushed his way nervously through the crowds toward the Exit Strip, Walter Towne turned the dismal prospect over and over in his mind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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