1953
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
in addition
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
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.
awesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəm/
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
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.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
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.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
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From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
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.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
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 This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
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.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
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.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
scintillated
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From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
shatterverbUS /ˈʃætər/
break into many pieces
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It can also cure a man--if he is strong enough._ It filled all the ebony depths of space.
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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
TwirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Twirling slowly in awesome majesty, the meteor scintillated like a massive black diamond.
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.
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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Space in its far dark reaches can be fickle with a man; it can shatter his dreams, fill him with fear and hate.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1953.
