used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
combustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
without deviation
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
embryonicadjectiveUS /ˌembriˈɑːnɪk/
of an organism prior to birth or hatching
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
oxygennounUS /ˈɑːksədʒən/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
physiologynounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
Qril
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From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
radiations
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From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Because Earth is nearer the Sun, humans have a possibility that we do not have.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
the act of using
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We tried to show them, by charts and example, that the proper way to adapt a human to Martian conditions was a different way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
(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 "We tried to help the humans to find the right course, but they could not understand us well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The imperfect humans that the human called Goat had developed were not what he thought," replied Qril.
whereby
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From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What we tried to show these humans was a method whereby they could change the embryonic physiology so that the adult human would be able to use the energy of solar radiations directly, instead of depending on the energy of combustion of those chemicals you call oxygen and carbon.
