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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 When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
adaptationnounUS /ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
From this reading Perfect adaptation, that's what it was.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
bookingsnounUS /ˈbʊkɪŋz/
plural of “booking” — employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
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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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
come to pass
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
I've
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From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perfect adaptation, that's what it was.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Perfect adaptation, that's what it was.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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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.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
Soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that's
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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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theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories January 1943.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
on a floor above
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
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 Amazing Stories January 1943.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perfect adaptation, that's what it was.
at the time that
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
which person or people
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I've got an office in the _Daily Standard_ building and sometimes when things are slow in my line--theatrical bookings--I drift upstairs and talk to the guy who writes the column, The Soldier's Friend, for the _Standard_.
