used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But poor Mr. Harbinger--or Darwin, if you prefer--are gone to other times.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
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for the reason that
From this reading We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story.
beginner'snounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
possessive form of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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eruditeadjectiveUS /ˈerədaɪt/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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destroyed or killed
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HarbingernounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But poor Mr. Harbinger--or Darwin, if you prefer--are gone to other times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
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introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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the time that has elapsed
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deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But poor Mr. Harbinger--or Darwin, if you prefer--are gone to other times.
like better; value more highly
From this reading But poor Mr. Harbinger--or Darwin, if you prefer--are gone to other times.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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express in words
From this reading We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
sophisticatedadjectiveUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪtɪd/
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
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
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superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
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tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But poor Mr. Harbinger--or Darwin, if you prefer--are gone to other times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite--the work of a craftsman._ Mr. Harbinger was tired of his job.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer.
in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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the person or people being spoken to
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