1954
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing cool about this cat.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
antenounUS /ˈænti/
(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Nothing cool about this cat.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Nothing cool about this cat.
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.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
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.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Meet the man with no name.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
come together
From this reading _Meet the man with no name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Meet the man with no name.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
not any; not one
From this reading _Meet the man with no name.
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.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing cool about this cat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories March 1954.
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.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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.
express in words
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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 March 1954.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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 He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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 March 1954.
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.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
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 March 1954.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Meet the man with no name.
you'd
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From this reading He was built along the lines of a necktie rack, weighed slightly more than a used napkin, and was as shy as the ante in a crooked poker game._ _No sex appeal there, you'd say.
