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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 In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
(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 [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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an occurrence of something
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combinesnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnz/
plural of “combine” — harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
CoxnounUS /kɑːks/
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
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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FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
galacticadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlæktɪk/
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this case Mr. Cox--but read it yourself._] _by ...
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
a form of address for a man
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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
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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 [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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interpret something that is written or printed
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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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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
move hurridly
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
speedsnounUS /spiːdz/
plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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 [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
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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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 Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [_One of the most intriguing of all science fiction patterns is that of the galactic sweep--the story which takes for granted human travel between stars at speeds far faster than the speed of light.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In its most successful form, such a story combines cosmic action with a wholly human plot.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading In this case Mr. Cox--but read it yourself._] _by ...
