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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 Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
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.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
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 _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
defenselessadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensləs/
lacking protection or support
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
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.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
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.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
not any; not one
From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
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.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
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.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
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.
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.
cut with a saw
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
Terri
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From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
Terri's
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From this reading _No conceivable force could penetrate Terri's shield.
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.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Terri Mac saw through it before he had taken half a dozen steps into the apartment.
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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was defenseless._ It was a nice little party, but a bit obvious.
