1954
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From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
anew
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
bugsnounUS /bʌɡz/
plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
complainersnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleɪnərz/
plural of “complainer” — a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
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.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
etext
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 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.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
hypochondriacs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
not any; not one
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
non-irritating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading No chronic complainers, no hypochondriacs, no bugs on cleanliness--particularly no one-man parties.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 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.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
SpaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
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.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Science said it could not be, but there it was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 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.
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 Galaxy Science Fiction January 1954.
whooshverbUS /wuːʃ/
move with a sibilant sound
From this reading And whoosh--look out--here it is again!_ Spaceship crews should be selected on the basis of their non-irritating qualities as individuals.
