1951
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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 Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so can men, for that matter....
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1951.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1951.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
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.
counter-miracles
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From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
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.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
etext
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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.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1951.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
many-pillared
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From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And so can men, for that matter....
the force of workers available
From this reading And so can men, for that matter....
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
MiraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
paratimers
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From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1951.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1951.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so can men, for that matter....
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
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 Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
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, April, 1951.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
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.
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, April, 1951.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miracles to order was a fine way for the paratimers to get mining concessions--but Nature can sometimes pull counter-miracles.
Yat-Zar
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From this reading Through a haze of incense and altar smoke, Yat-Zar looked down from his golden throne at the end of the dusky, many-pillared temple.
