Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

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on the subject of; concerning

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I had always been a writer, first newspaper work, then a book or two.

the form of “be” used with “I”

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a quantity of money

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

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in or near a particular place or position

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of or relating to or comprising atoms

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plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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exceptionally bad or displeasing

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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for the reason that

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the past participle of “be”

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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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combine into one

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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Bound written or printed works.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading By John W. Campbell, Jr.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading By John W. Campbell, Jr.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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an occurrence that results in things being united

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establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

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large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

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power to direct or determine

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of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

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having come or been brought to a conclusion

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plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

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(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

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the pleasure felt when having a good time

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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

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divisible by two

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

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-ing form of “evolve” — work out

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a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

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occurring at or forming an end or termination

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come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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produced by or subjected to forcing

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plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

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set up or found

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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in truth (often tends to intensify)

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set up or lay the groundwork for

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a message describing how something is to be done

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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

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arousing or holding the attention

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the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading By John W. Campbell, Jr.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading By John W. Campbell, Jr.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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immediately past

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

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a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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the force of workers available

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used to form the superlative

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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and nothing more

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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belonging to the speaker and others

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something that results

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past form of “pass” — go across or through

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reading carefully with intent to remember

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a separate part of a whole

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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a person who enjoys reading

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plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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new

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a relationship between two lovers

From this reading _Our new author, who is a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, shows marvelous ability at combining science with romance, evolving a piece of fiction of real scientific and literary value.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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of or relating to the practice of science

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

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for that reason; with the result that

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without any others being included or involved

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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

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a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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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

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the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment

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express in words

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the words of something written

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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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inflected form of “take” — carry out

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plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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a formal word for “on”

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the act of using

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a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

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plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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how something is done or how it happens

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

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at the time that

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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in the company of; together with

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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

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everything that exists anywhere

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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