Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

later than; following

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

in the past

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in addition

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

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

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

a race between candidates for elective office

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work together on a common enterprise of project

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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assign a name or title to

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

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having or showing great excitement and interest

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strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

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plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

imagination unrestricted by reality

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

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From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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a period of time assigned for work

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From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

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

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relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

and nothing more

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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

past form of “lard” — prepare or cook with lard

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

immediately past

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

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From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

plural of “mag” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

engage in

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain)

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

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try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

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(used informally) completely unclothed

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salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

designed or carried out according to a plan

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at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

with low volume

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

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From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

plural of “story” — 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 The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

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 However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

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an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

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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 _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

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From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

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

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

two times

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

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

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

widely or fully known

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

which person or people

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.

produce a literary work

From this reading They planned to collaborate on some material, and write on their own as well, intending to make the grade both ways._ _One of the pair was a well-known science fiction fan, who had appeared once or twice in the "pro mags," as fans designate journals like this one.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading However, this story, and Robert A. Madle's "Inside Science Fiction" will show how wrong I was!_ The neurosurgeon peeled the thin surgical gloves from his hands as the nurse blotted the perspiration from his forehead for the last time after the long, grueling hours.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "They're waiting outside for you, Doctor," she said quietly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Just about a year ago, two enthusiastic young men came to see me, and during the course of the visit announced that they were starting a campaign to make their living in science fiction--and also to become "names" in the best science fiction magazines.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The other was Randall Garrett, who had previously sold a respectable number of stories to various magazines in the science fiction and fantasy field._ _I shall not try to insult your intelligence by stating that I told them I knew they could do it; on the contrary, I larded doubt with sympathy.