1961
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bannister was a rocket scientist.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading Bannister was a rocket scientist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
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.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
and nothing more
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHAT NEED of MAN?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
absolutely essential
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading WHAT NEED of MAN?
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.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT NEED of MAN?
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.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
probesnounUS /proʊbz/
plural of “probe” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
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.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading Bannister was a rocket scientist.
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.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Bannister was a rocket scientist.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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 Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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 Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
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 Amazing Stories, February, 1961.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NEED of MAN?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started with the premise of testing man's reaction to space probes under actual conditions; but now he was just testing space probes--and man was a necessary evil to contend with.
