used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
broadcastingnounUS /ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/
a medium that disseminates via telecommunications
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
hook-up
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From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
the quality of being humane
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
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 In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
MartiansnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənz/
plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
oversteps
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From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
pulsatingverbUS /ˈpʌlseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pulsate” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
short-wave
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From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
SHUDDERINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
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 It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
tensedadjective
having inflections to indicate tense
From this reading Into this pulsating picture of tensed American life of the near future, comes another revelation from the sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ SHUDDERING CASTLE is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting.
world-girdling
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From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York City, and the reader will be amazed to find that the Martians are human beings like ourselves, subject to the same laws, the same temptations and passions which affect humanity.
