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This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. _Poor Riuku!... Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other. "No," Riuku said.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," Riuku said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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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.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Poor Riuku!...
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading _Poor Riuku!...
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From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading "No," Riuku said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
at the time that
From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading Not being a member of the human race, how was he supposed to understand what goes on in a woman's mind when the male of the same species didn't even know?_ In their ship just beyond the orbit of Mars the two aliens sat looking at each other.
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1954.
