used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
(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 "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
curesnounUS /kjʊrz/
plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
how
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From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
the quality of being humane
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
JASONnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
information about recent and important events
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
Sarakoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
in a serious manner
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
carry out
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Strange to say, most of the papers seemed inclined to view the situation seriously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For how will immortality affect us as a community?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If," said one in a leading article, "it really means that immortality is coming to humanity--and there is, at least, much evidence from Birmingham that supports the view that the germ cures all sickness--then we are indeed face to face with a strange problem.
the words that are spoken
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JASON Next morning the headlines of the newspapers blazed out the news of the meeting at the Queen's Hall, and the world read the words of Sarakoff.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As a community, we live together on the tacit assumption that the old will die and the young will take their place.
