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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 A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
Asti
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From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A list of these errors is found at the end of this book.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
cause to be bored
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
the act of burning something
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
dankadjectiveUS /dæŋk/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
the first light of day
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A list of these errors is found at the end of this book.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
divisible by two
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
FantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
set up or found
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A list of these errors is found at the end of this book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
Klem
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From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A list of these errors is found at the end of this book.
Memphir
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From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
not any; not one
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
pillagedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A list of these errors is found at the end of this book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading A number of typographical errors found in the original text have been corrected in this version.
Vol
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
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 Fantasy Book Vol. 1, No. 3 1948.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead._ Even here, on the black terrace before the forgotten mountain retreat of Asti, it was possible to smell the dank stench of burning Memphir, to imagine that the dawn wind bore upward from the pillaged city the faint tortured cries of those whom the barbarians of Klem hunted to their prolonged death.
