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From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
for the reason that
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
confined by bonds
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
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.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
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.
Don't
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From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
remove the dust from
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
any strong feeling
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
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From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
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.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
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.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
a boy or man
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
come to pass
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
livableadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvəbəl/
fit or suitable to live in or with
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
the force of workers available
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
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.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
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.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
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.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
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 "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
Sinzor's
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From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
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.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
in or at that place or location
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The ragged little group of men stopped dead in their tracks and looked questioningly at their leader.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
UnounUS /juː/
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.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
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.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _It was bound to happen sooner or later._ _Not because man failed to understand his fellow man, but because he failed to understand himself._ _There wasn’t much left afterwards--after the golden showers of deadly dust and the blinding flashes that blotted out the light from the sun._ _And all because man continued to confuse emotion with reason._ _But somehow, as before, man survived...._ "_Don’t touch!_" Sinzor’s command shot through the chill morning air like an arrow.
which person or people
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
in the company of; together with
From this reading This etext was produced from "Future combined with Science Fiction stories" September 1951.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading *So long as there are men and women alive, in a livable environment, then a new beginning is possible.* *It has been truly stated that those who fail to learn and understand history, are condemned to repeat history!* For those in the cities, it was the end....
