used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
in addition
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
ConqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was Graduation Day.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
apart from; not including
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
GraduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading This was Graduation Day.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
how
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From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
and nothing more
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
not any; not one
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
on one occasion
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
planet'snounUS /ˈplænəts/
possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
any competition
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
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 Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
express in words
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Graduation Day.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The senior class from the Star Institute of Advanced Science was scheduled to go through the Museum of the Conquered and observe the remnants of the race that had once ruled this planet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Graduation Day.
(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”)
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There were many such museums maintained for the purpose of allowing the people to see the greatness their ancestors had displayed in conquering this world and also to demonstrate how thorough and how complete that conquest had been.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation--a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours._ The planet's natives were so similar to their conquerors that no one could tell them apart--except for their difference in thinking.
