1961
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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 The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
one or some or every or all without specification
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
for the reason that
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
Cepheid
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From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
Dara
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From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
etext
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From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
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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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
GalacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
magnitudesnounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːdz/
plural of “magnitude” — the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
marker-stars
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From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
MednounUS /med/
a master's degree in education
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not-yet-commonplace
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From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
touching and supported by a surface
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
overdriveverbUS /ˈoʊvərdraɪv/
drive or work too hard
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
transport commercially
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was first published in Amazing Stories, July 1961.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fear led to a hate that threatened the lives of millions and endangered the Galactic peace._ The little Med Ship came out of overdrive and the stars were strange and the Milky Way seemed unfamiliar.
at the time that
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which, of course, was because the Milky Way and the local Cepheid marker-stars were seen from an unaccustomed angle and a not-yet-commonplace pattern of varying magnitudes.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _When the blue plague appeared on the planet of Dara, fear struck nearby worlds.
