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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 _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
anew
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
react verbally
From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
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 _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
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.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
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.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExaminernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
I'd
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From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
by chance
From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
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.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
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.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
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 _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
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 This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Maybe _this_ time, I thought, I'd get the answer.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
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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(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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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 the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
Weldon
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From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I nodded pleasantly and looked around the shabby room with a feeling of hopeful eagerness.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _It is the kind of news item you read at least a dozen times a year, wonder about briefly, and then promptly forget--but the real story is the one that the reporters are unable to cover!_ "You again, Weldon," the Medical Examiner said wearily.
