1963
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Alan
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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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.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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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.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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CounterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
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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 It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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etext
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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
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
immediately past
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
staying power
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
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.
a brief written record
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Nourse
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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.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 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.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
Ravdin
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From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
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.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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transport commercially
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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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
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
StretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
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 This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Stretching his arms and legs, he tried to relax and ease the tension in his tired muscles.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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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
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 _The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse_ published in 1963.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly sundown when Ravdin eased the ship down into the last slow arc toward the Earth's surface.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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