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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dr. Bird?" asked the Chief of the Air Corps.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
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binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Dr. Bird?" asked the Chief of the Air Corps.
Bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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a person who is in charge
From this reading Dr. Bird?" asked the Chief of the Air Corps.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
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episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
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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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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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widely known and esteemed
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
maneuvernounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
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scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The famous scientist lowered his binoculars and smiled.
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
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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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
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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 May 1932.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: Another episode in Dr. Bird's extraordinary duel with the scientific wizard Saranoff.] "Is the maneuver progressing as you wish.
