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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
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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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has been left as printed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
make right or correct
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been left as printed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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the literary culture
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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a brief written record
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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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PLazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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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 This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 1963 book publication of the story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
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 1963 book publication of the story.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The word “PLaza” (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story was written.
