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From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
CUMMINGSnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading ZEB CUMMINGS.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
how
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From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
engage in
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
a full supply
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
radio-active
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From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
SancheznounUS /ˈsæntʃez/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
telephonynounUS /ˈteləfoʊni/
transmitting speech at a distance
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
the act of using
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, if what Sanchez said was true, and the map is right, there is plenty of it right on that island," said the miner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Jack explained how ardently his father had wished for the missing element to make his system of radio telephony the most efficient in use.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose that approximately describes it," said the professor, "but what do you know about it?"
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading "Z.2.X., the most radio-active stuff in the world!" exclaimed Jack.
ZEB
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From this reading ZEB CUMMINGS.
