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From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
acousticsnounUS /əˈkuːstɪks/
the study of the physical properties of sound
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
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.
any thing at all
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
basicallyadverbUS /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
blaredverbUS /blerd/
past form of “blare” — make a strident sound
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
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.
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.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
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evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
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.
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.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
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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 _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
Goetterdaemmerung
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From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
InternationalenounUS /ɪntərˌnæʃəˈnɑːli/
a revolutionary socialist anthem
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
king-sizedadjective
extra large
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
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 _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
absolutely essential
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
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.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
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.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
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.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
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.
RoutinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
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.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
Star-Spangled
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From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
surfacely
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From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
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.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
TraditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading _Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
hard to endure
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary._ Two king-sized bands blared martial music, the "_Internationale_" and the "Star-Spangled Banner," each seemingly trying to drown the other in a _Goetterdaemmerung_ of acoustics.
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.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
precisely as stated
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
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 _Astounding Science Fiction_, February, 1960.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Two lines of troops, surfacely differing in uniforms and in weapons, but basically so very the same, so evenly matched, came to attention.
