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From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
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.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
the first light of day
From this reading It was not quite dawn.
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.
drasticallyadverbUS /ˈdræstɪkli/
in a drastic manner
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
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.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
Hafner
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From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not quite dawn.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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 the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
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.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not quite dawn.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
transport commercially
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
squinted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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 This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
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.
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 the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
at the time that
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Executive Hafner squinted in the early light; his eyes opened wider, and he promptly went back inside.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading _When a really infallible scientific bureau makes a drastically serious error, the data must be wrong ... but wrong in what way?_ The first morning that they were fully committed to the planet, the executive officer stepped out of the ship.
