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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 _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

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.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Retch called.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

plural of “control” — power to direct or determine

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

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From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

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 was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

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a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

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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

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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on condition that; in the event that

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

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.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1952.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

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.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

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a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

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restored to a new condition

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systematic investigation to establish facts

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eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

From this reading Retch called.

change to the contrary

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1952.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1952.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Bill Parker shifted the controls of the 'copter and the big craft swung in the direction Retch was pointing.

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

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

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From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1952.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast--it couldn't always be seen, but it was there--in Time._ "There's the island, Parker!"

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1952.