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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.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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not accessible to view
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
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.
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.
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
italicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
produced by a manufacturing process
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
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.
and nothing more
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
capable of happening or existing
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
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.
replicateverbUS /ˈrepləkeɪt/
bend or turn backward
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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.
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.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This e-text was produced from the September 1960 issue of If.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
at the time that
From this reading When the concealed gong sounded, the man sitting on the floor sighed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Text that was _italic_ in the original is marked with _.] Finding his way out of this maze was only half the job.
