Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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.

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

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

brought into existence

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

without deviation

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

remove the dust from

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

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.

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.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

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

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

immediately past

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

the middle of the day

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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 The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

above and across; more than

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

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.

of a color tinged with purple

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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.

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.

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.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

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 "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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.

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.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

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

From this reading This etext was produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.

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

From this reading The sun, magnified by the haze, was a gorgeous magenta ball, as large as the sun of Terra, at which she could look directly.

during the time that

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind had shifted since noon, while she had been inside, and the dust storm that was sweeping the high deserts to the east was now blowing out over Syrtis.

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

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

a late time of life

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _To translate writings, you need a key to the code--and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...?_ Martha Dane paused, looking up at the purple-tinged copper sky.