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From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
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From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
anew
From this reading Nonsense again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
cancernounUS /ˈkænsər/
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
ccnounUS /ˌsiːˈsiː/
a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
computer'snounUS /kəmˈpjuːtərz/
possessive form of “computer” — a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
power to direct or determine
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
being one more than seven
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
Henderson
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From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
ten 10s
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
injectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒektəd/
past form of “inject” — give an injection to
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
injectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒekʃən/
the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
isotonicadjectiveUS /ˌaɪsəˈtɑːnɪk/
(used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
not one, and not any
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Nonsense again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
pectoralnounUS /ˈpektərəl/
either of two large muscles of the chest
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
perforatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
PiscesnounUS /ˈpaɪsiz/
the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
unusual or striking
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
recurring again and again
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Moon in 14° Pisces," said the little perforated card.
salinenounUS /səˈliːn/
an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
sarcomas
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From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Henderson stepped back from the computer and scratched his hairy head.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
wastebasketnounUS /ˈweɪstbæskət/
a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
at the time that
From this reading The computer's answers were remarkable--especially when nobody had asked a question!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He threw the card in the wastebasket and repeated his directions on another: "One hundred fifty cancer susceptible mice were injected in the pectoral region with 1/cc of aromatic compound A. One hundred fifty identical control mice were injected with isotonic saline, B. Eight in group A developed sarcomas at the point of injection, Group B developed none.
