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This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches. Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit. Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “_Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.”
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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 _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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 This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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 June 1954.
which person or people
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
