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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 The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction Magazine February and March 1955.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the copyright on this publication was renewed.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction Magazine February and March 1955.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
billionsnounUS /ˈbɪljənz/
plural of “billion” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
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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displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
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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FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First of Two Parts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
Kiro
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From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
march in a procession
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plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _First of Two Parts.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
Paratime
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From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
the local environment
From this reading _First of Two Parts.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction Magazine February and March 1955.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
Soran
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From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
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
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caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Paratime Police had a real headache this time!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
TracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _First of Two Parts.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
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 Science Fiction Magazine February and March 1955.
a Caucasian
From this reading Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy--compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!_ Kiro Soran, the guard captain, stood in the shadow of the veranda roof, his white cloak thrown back to display the scarlet lining.
