1953
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From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
2500
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From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
Anno
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From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
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.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
completely unclothed
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
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.
CrechenounUS /kreʃ/
a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
cubenounUS /kjuːb/
a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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Domini
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From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
escarpmentsnounUS /eˈskɑːrpmənts/
plural of “escarpment” — a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
etext
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divisible by two
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
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.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
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.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
and nothing more
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
Merrick's
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From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
mile-square
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From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
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.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
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 Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
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.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
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.
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.
except for; apart from
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
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.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
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 1953.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
toppingnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪŋ/
a flavorful addition on top of a dish
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
tougheradjectiveUS /ˈtʌfər/
comparative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading A great, mile-square blind cube topping a ragged mountain; bare escarpments falling away to a turbulent sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
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.
versa
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From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?_ _This, then, was the Creche, Anno Domini 2500.
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 If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
which person or people
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.
