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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 Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
equally
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
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for the reason that
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
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.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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one or the other of two
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
etext
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
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fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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yet to be or coming
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
horological
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From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
mesmericadjective
attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
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.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
paradoxesnounUS /ˈperədɑːksɪz/
plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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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.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
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
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a special situation
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
Time-travel
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Time-travel continues to exercise its mesmeric fascination upon writers, readers and editors of science fiction alike.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
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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UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perhaps, in view of the dangerous paradoxes such travel must involve, it is a good thing that such horological journeys have to date been confined to the printed page._] New neighbors are always exciting.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Probably because almost all of us, at one time or another, have longed greatly to visit either the future or the past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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