1950
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
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From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
apart from; not including
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
identity-number
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From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
MacLeodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
on one occasion
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the 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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
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 copyright on this publication was renewed.
underwearnounUS /ˈʌndərwer/
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
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 _Astounding Science Fiction_, March, 1950.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, naked except for the plastic identity disk around his neck, he went over to the desk, turned in his locker key, and passed into the big room beyond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading But the human problems remain!_ Duncan MacLeod hung up the suit he had taken off, and sealed his shirt, socks and underwear in a laundry envelope bearing his name and identity-number, tossing this into one of the wire baskets provided for the purpose.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading _Once, wars were won by maneuvering hired fighting men; now wars are different--and the hired experts are different.
