1923
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From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
(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 _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading They are now scheduled for book publication.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
categoriesnounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːriz/
plural of “category” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
characterizationnounUS /ˌkerəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
conceptnounUS /ˈkɑːnsept/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
decadesnounUS /deˈkeɪdz/
plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
remove the dust from
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
Leinster
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From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
Leinster's
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From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
roused to anger
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They are now scheduled for book publication.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
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 Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading They are now scheduled for book publication.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading _Originally published in 1923, they have been reprinted frequently both here and abroad.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading They are now scheduled for book publication.
science-fiction
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From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
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 _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
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 Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In science-fiction, as in all categories of fiction, there are stories that are so outstanding from the standpoint of characterization, concept, and background development that they remain popular for decades.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two such stories were Murray Leinster's_ The Mad Planet _and_ Red Dust.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Especially for this magazine, Murray Leinster has written the final story in the series.
