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From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_ September and October 1959.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_ September and October 1959.
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
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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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without doubt or question
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_ September and October 1959.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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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_ September and October 1959.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_ September and October 1959.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
touching and supported by a surface
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_ September and October 1959.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
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inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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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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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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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_ September and October 1959.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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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under normal conditions
From this reading _Usually, the toughest part of the job is stating the problem clearly, and the solution is then easy.
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_ September and October 1959.
inside; before a period of time has passed
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
