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From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
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.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
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.
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.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
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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.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
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.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
FX
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From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
Hanson
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From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
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.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
something you have to do
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
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.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
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.
on the contrary
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
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.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
spidersnounUS /ˈspaɪdərz/
plural of “spider” — predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
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 Astounding Stories March 1933.
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.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
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 Astounding Stories March 1933.
which person or people
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading [Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.] I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency.
