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From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog_ December 1962.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Analog_ December 1962.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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existentadjectiveUS /eɡˈzɪstənt/
having existence or being or actuality
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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a brief written record
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touching and supported by a surface
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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and nothing more
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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Subscriptnoun
a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
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SubversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Subversive" is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply "against the existent system."
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
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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inside; before a period of time has passed
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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