1955
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Well, here's another piece recovered.
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
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.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
culturaladjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
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.
don't
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From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
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.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
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
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
here's
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From this reading "Well, here's another piece recovered.
high-leveladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈlevəl/
at an elevated level in rank or importance
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
incompetentsnounUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːmpətənts/
plural of “incompetent” — someone who is not competent to take effective action
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
Konar
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From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
Liewen
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From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
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 tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
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.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Well, here's another piece recovered.
bring forth or yield
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
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.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "Well, here's another piece recovered.
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 Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
and nothing more
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
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.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _There are devices a high-level culture could produce that simply don't belong in the hands of incompetents of lower cultural evolution.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
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 Astounding Science Fiction May 1955.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, here's another piece recovered.
wrylyadverbUS /ˈraɪli/
in a wry manner
From this reading The finest, and most civilized of tools can be made a menace ..._ Liewen Konar smiled wryly as he put a battered object on the bench.
