1953
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
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alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Anders
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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
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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Aug-Sept
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the two together, not just one
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bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
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chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading [_Anders was pretty sure he was going to die.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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egonounUS /ˈiːɡoʊ/
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
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equationnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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etext
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
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flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the act of departing
From this reading [_Anders was pretty sure he was going to die.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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heart-warming
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how
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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messingverbUS /ˈmesɪŋ/
-ing form of “mess” — eat in a mess hall
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mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
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new-style
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ninth-dimensional
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not any; not one
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
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.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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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.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. 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 U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
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stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
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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
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading [_Anders was pretty sure he was going to die.
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 No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
express in words
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
test-pilots
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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
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe Aug-Sept 1953.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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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
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UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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at the time that
From this reading A story both chilling and heart-warming that shows us how bravely the human equation can operate when the chips are stacked against it._] Jet test-pilots and love do not mix too happily as a rule--especially with a ninth-dimensional alter ego messing the whole act.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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in the company of; together with
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but in spite of that
From this reading No one had yet flown the new-style jet job and lived to tell the tale.
