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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Rough Translation is here in full — 557 sentences across 112 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more. It's because you couldn't help framishing. "Shurgub," said the tape recorder.
Chapter 1 of Rough Translation is here in full — 557 sentences across 112 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.”
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.”
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading “This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.”
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.”
equipment for making records
From this reading “"Shurgub," said the tape recorder.”
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 long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading “"Shurgub," said the tape recorder.”
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.”
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In this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
In this reading “This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.”
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
for the reason that
From this reading It's because you couldn't help framishing.
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From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
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.
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From this reading It's because you couldn't help framishing.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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.
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.
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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From this reading It's because you couldn't help framishing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It's because you couldn't help framishing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
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From this reading It's because you couldn't help framishing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
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.
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.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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.
equipment for making records
From this reading "Shurgub," said the tape recorder.
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.
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.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shurgub," said the tape recorder.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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From this reading "Shurgub," said the tape recorder.
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading "Shurgub," said the tape recorder.
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 Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
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.
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.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don't be ashamed if you can't blikkel any more.
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