1954
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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.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
Alfear
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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.
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.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
clichesnounUS /kliˈʃeɪz/
plural of “cliche” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
CommittingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
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.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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etext
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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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 June 1954.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
genii
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From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
an established custom
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
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.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with--_ Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit.
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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
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.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading _Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches.
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 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.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
