1932
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
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.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
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.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
at any time
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
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
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FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
Larry
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From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
Manahan
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From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
moviesnounUS /ˈmuːviz/
plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
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 [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
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.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
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.
PygmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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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.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
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.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
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 Astounding Stories February 1932.
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 Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories February 1932.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Down into the infinitely small goes Larry on his mission to the Pygmy Planet.] "Nothing ever happens to me!"
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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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.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
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 Stories February 1932.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "All the adventure I know is what I see in the movies, or read about in magazines.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Larry Manahan grumbled under his breath, sitting behind his desk at the advertising agency which employed his services in return for the consideration of fifty a week.
