Chapter I

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading "They're crazy!

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading It was set for further in the future....

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From this reading It was set for further in the future....

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading "They're crazy!

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

which person or people

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.