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From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
AnalognounUS /ˈænəlɔːɡ/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
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 Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
aren't
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From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
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.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
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.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
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.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
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.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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hypothesesnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsiːz/
plural of “hypothesis” — a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
Kessler
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From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
not any; not one
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
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.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
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.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
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.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
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.
sabotagenounUS /ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
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 Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
There's
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From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some hypotheses are rational-- if not logical--but, by their nature, aren't exactly open to controlled experiment!
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 Analog Science Fact & Fiction September 1963.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No mechanical defects that we're sure of, no sabotage we can put our finger on, no murder or suicide schemes, nothing!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There's absolutely nothing we can pin it down to with any real certainty," Kessler said.
