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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: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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 March 1933.
Bert
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From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
infra-dimensional
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From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
Joan's
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From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
Lenville
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From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
march in a procession
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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 [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
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 But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 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.
Ramapo
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From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
Redmond
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From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
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.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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 March 1933.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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 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 March 1933.
very small
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
TuxedonounUS /ˌtʌkˈsiːdoʊ/
semiformal evening dress for men
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
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.
unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
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.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bert Redmond had never heard of the place until he received Joan's letter.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading [Sidenote: In the uncharted realms of infra-dimensional space Bert meets a pathetic figure--The Wanderer.] Lenville!
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 March 1933.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading But here it was, a tiny straggling village cuddled amongst the Ramapo hills of lower New York State, only a few miles from Tuxedo.
