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From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
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.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
cap-hood
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From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
clairvoyancenounUS /klerˈvɔɪəns/
apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
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.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
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.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
flippedverbUS /flɪpt/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
infrarednounUS /ˌɪnfrərˈed/
the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
matchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
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.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
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.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
pasteladjectiveUS /pæˈstel/
lacking in body or vigor
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
psinounUS /saɪ/
a unit of pressure
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
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.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
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.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
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.
sabotagenounUS /ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
make steady
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
telepathynounUS /təˈlepəθi/
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
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.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
topcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
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.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
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 Analog Science Fact & Fiction October 1960.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His matching blue cap-hood was pulled low over his forehead, and the clear, infrared radiating face mask had been flipped down to protect his chubby cheeks and round nose from the icy wind.
wind-swirled
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From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That is, it seems that way at first thought!_ The man in the pastel blue topcoat walked with steady purpose, but without haste, through the chill, wind-swirled drizzle that filled the air above the streets of Arlington, Virginia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Given psi powers like clairvoyance and telepathy, solving problems of sabotage would be easy, of course.
