1932
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1933
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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 [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
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.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
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.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
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.
etext
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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.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
life-spark
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From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
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.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
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.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
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.
any competition
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
Rawson
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From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
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.
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.
saber-toothedadjective
having teeth that resemble sabers
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
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Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Table of Contents is not part of the original magazines.
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
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
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.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
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 Stories June, September, November 1932, January 1933.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading [Sidenote: Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano.]
a Caucasian
From this reading In the gray darkness the curved fangs of a saber-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly.
