1926
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
1961
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
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.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
ClassicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
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
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
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.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
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.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
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.
a brief written record
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
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.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
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.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
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.
ReprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
reprintsnounUS /riˈprɪnts/
plural of “reprint” — a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
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.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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stop-gap
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From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
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_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
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 A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
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.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
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_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
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 _Amazing Stories_ July 1961 and was first published in _Amazing Stories_ June 1926.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a stop-gap, the first two issues of AMAZING STORIES were devoted entirely to reprints.
at the time that
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
which person or people
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.
produce a literary work
From this reading A Classic Reprint from AMAZING STORIES, June, 1926 _One of the gravest editorial problems faced by the editors of AMAZING STORIES when they launched its first issue, dated April, 1926, was the problem of finding or developing authors who could write the type of story they needed.
