1953
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
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.
crackup
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From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
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.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
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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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant us.
the force of workers available
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
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 _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
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.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
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.
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.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
a person, without saying who
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
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.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
a special situation
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
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 August 1953.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
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.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That meant us.
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 Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
which person or people
From this reading _It's a funny thing, but most monsters seem to be of the opinion that it's men who are the monsters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know, they have a point._ Ten minutes after the crackup, somebody phoned for the Army.
