used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
androidsnounUS /ˈændrɔɪdz/
plural of “android” — an automaton that resembles a human being
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
react verbally
From this reading The answer is a hearty, if somewhat delusionary, NO!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
DarwinismnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
delusionary
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From this reading The answer is a hearty, if somewhat delusionary, NO!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
divisible by two
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
fittestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəst/
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
graftedverbUS /ˈɡræftɪd/
past form of “graft” — cause to grow together parts from different plants
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The answer is a hearty, if somewhat delusionary, NO!
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
hindsightnounUS /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
it's
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From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
not any; not one
From this reading The answer is a hearty, if somewhat delusionary, NO!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
popularizers
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From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
robotsnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːts/
plural of “robot” — a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The answer is a hearty, if somewhat delusionary, NO!
not in physical motion
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, does this stump our hero, our indefatigable human being?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
interact in a certain way
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
weren't
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From this reading They weren't robots, even though people called them that; they were androids and they wanted to be treated as rational beings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What?--screamed humans--treat machines as equals?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
which person or people
From this reading Even if the "survival of the fittest" theory (grafted onto Darwinism by popularizers) is a good one, it's still a matter of hindsight, and not a case of deciding in advance which or who ought to survive.
