40,000,000
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From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
conceivablyadverbUS /kənˈsiːvəbli/
within the realm of possibility
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
DwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
far-fetchedadjective
(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
Gallun
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From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
heat-resisting
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From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
insect'snounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
possessive form of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
immediately past
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
monstrosities
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From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
picayuneadjectiveUS /ˌpɪkiˈjuːn/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
RevoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
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 The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Revolt of the Star Men _By the Author of "The Space Dwellers"_ The creatures that people this exciting story of Mr. Gallun, may seem at first blush to be impossible monstrosities.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If the insect's shell were harder and thicker and made of heat-resisting material, it might conceivably be able to live in space without other protection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With their skeletons on the outside of their bodies instead of on the inside, insects are able to protect their bodies from heat, cold, and from accidents that would kill us.
a late time of life
From this reading Even in our picayune little corner of the universe, we find in the insect kingdom a form of life that has survived through every possible earth catastrophe in the last 40,000,000 years.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, on consideration, we must realize that they are not so far-fetched.
