Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

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From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

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

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

without stop or interruption

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

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

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

in a moody manner

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

and nothing more

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

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From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

any competition

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

doomed to extinction

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

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

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

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

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

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

From this reading "Our race was too highly psychic, and too little mechanically curious.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We learned too little of the world about, and too much of our own processes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

in or at the place that

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

during the time that

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

which person or people

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

belonging to which person

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Is it not natural that our race will not fight among themselves?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We are a peaceful race, for, while you and the Ancient Masters learned the rule of existence in a world of strife, where only the fittest, the best fighters survived, we learned life in a carefully tended world, where the Ancient Masters taught us to live, where the one whose social instincts were best developed, where he who would most help the others, and the race, was permitted to live.

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From this reading WORLD 3769-37,478,326,894,6, TALSO Wade sat staring moodily at the screen for some time, while Zezdon Afthen, sunk in his own reveries, continued.