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From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
in addition
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He stopped at the desk of the editor, Art Holderness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stopped at the desk of the editor, Art Holderness.
AtomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
chins
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From this reading "Holderness," he roared, his chins quivering, "you're fired!"
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He stopped at the desk of the editor, Art Holderness.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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)
From this reading He stopped at the desk of the editor, Art Holderness.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "Holderness," he roared, his chins quivering, "you're fired!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
Holderness
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From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading "Holderness," he roared, his chins quivering, "you're fired!"
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Holderness," he roared, his chins quivering, "you're fired!"
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Holderness' editorial error cost him his job--but it also created a serious problem for K-17.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped at the desk of the editor, Art Holderness.
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 Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As an invader had he walked into a trap?
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
you're
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From this reading "Holderness," he roared, his chins quivering, "you're fired!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Young came bounding into the office of _Atomic Science Stories_, waving a copy of the first issue in his hand.
