used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
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acquisitivenessnoun
strong desire to acquire and possess
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move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
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how long something has existed
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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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
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appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
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buck-passing
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showing who or what does the action
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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ChroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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com
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
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dedicatesverbUS /ˈdedɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “dedicate” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
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deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
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having finished or arrived at completion
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remove the dust from
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eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
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EuropanounUS /jʊˈroʊpə/
the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water
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fanzine
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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a formation of aircraft in flight
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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Fred
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generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
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generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
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someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
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giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
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how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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unbiased impartial unconcern
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
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InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A novelette outside the main storyline, The Lost Tomorrow, is serialized in “The Starman Chronicles.”
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
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itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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librariansnounUS /laɪˈbreriːənz/
plural of “librarian” — a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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produced by a manufacturing process
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most important element
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MANEUVERnounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
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a vaguely specified concern
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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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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used to form the superlative
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to a great degree or extent
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novelettenoun
a short novel
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OlympianounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiə/
capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound
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opportunismnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
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having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
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preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
serializedverbUS /ˈsɪriːəlaɪzd/
past form of “serialize” — arrange serially
From this reading A novelette outside the main storyline, The Lost Tomorrow, is serialized in “The Starman Chronicles.”
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
SETI
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From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading (The seventh book, THE STARLIGHT MANEUVER, and other volumes are in preparation.)
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading All items may be ordered through the Starman web site at www.StarmanSeries.com.
STARLIGHTnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading (The seventh book, THE STARLIGHT MANEUVER, and other volumes are in preparation.)
Starman
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From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
StarmanSeries
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From this reading All items may be ordered through the Starman web site at www.StarmanSeries.com.
StellaradjectiveUS /ˈstelər/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
storylinenounUS /ˈstɔːrilaɪn/
the plot of a book or play or film
From this reading A novelette outside the main storyline, The Lost Tomorrow, is serialized in “The Starman Chronicles.”
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (The seventh book, THE STARLIGHT MANEUVER, and other volumes are in preparation.)
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All items may be ordered through the Starman web site at www.StarmanSeries.com.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Flight of the Olympia, The City of Dust, SETI, A Matter of Time, and Return to Europa— are available in the first five issues of the Inter*Stellar, the fanzine for the Starman series.
TomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading A novelette outside the main storyline, The Lost Tomorrow, is serialized in “The Starman Chronicles.”
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading (The seventh book, THE STARLIGHT MANEUVER, and other volumes are in preparation.)
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading All items may be ordered through the Starman web site at www.StarmanSeries.com.
which person or people
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
Woodworth
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From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Starman Team dedicates this book to Fred Woodworth a rare and gifted individual who practices generosity in a world of acquisitiveness, courage in a world of indifference, honesty in a world of opportunism, and personal responsibility in a world of buck-passing; an artist and craftsman few in this era know how to appreciate; who has done as much as any and more than most to advance the cause of series books; and whose genius has abundantly proven that the books deplored by librarians of a previous age are treasures that shaped several generations and made their readers better people.
wwwnoun
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
From this reading All items may be ordered through the Starman web site at www.StarmanSeries.com.
