used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
brought into existence
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
couldn't
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From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
Dr
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From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
Freud'snounUS /frɔɪdz/
possessive form of “freud” — Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939)
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
Fritch
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From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
frustrationnounUS /frəˈstreɪʃən/
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
gold-titled
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From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
and nothing more
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
not divisible by two
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
psychiatrist'snounUS /səˈkaɪətrəsts/
possessive form of “psychiatrist” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
PsychoanalysisnounUS /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæləsəs/
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
Rawley
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From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
Rawlings
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From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
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 Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/
just below the level of consciousness
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading Odd characters come tapping at a psychiatrist's chamber door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
unscrambleverbUS /ənˈskræmbəl/
make intelligible
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading _Although Charles E. Fritch is a comparative newcomer to the science fiction fold he has the distinction of being so competent a craftsman that his veracity stands undisputed at every point.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
which person or people
From this reading Who could doubt after reading this story the real existence of a Dr. Rawley, or deny a subconscious urge to at least date in a dream the charming Miss Austin?_ Dr. Rawlings sighed a long sigh born of frustration and impatience and went wearily to the bookcase.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Almost methodically he removed a large gold-titled volume of Freud's _A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis_ and withdrew the bottle from its hiding place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But Dr. Rawlings just couldn't seem to unscramble the woman from Mars.
