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From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
1958
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
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.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
for the reason that
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
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.
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
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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 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.
FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
your parents
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
gimmicksnounUS /ˈɡɪmɪks/
plural of “gimmick” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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 [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
missesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
NINETEENnounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
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.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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.
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.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
SF
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From this reading 1957) and who feels that much of SF "misses" because it lacks the human angle.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
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.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
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.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
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 Fantastic Universe August 1958.
which person or people
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading [_"Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past," writes the author, who will be remembered for his_ THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN _(Dec.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too," he writes._] Tea had a wonderful effect on her.
