2056
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From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
anthropologistnounUS /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒəst/
a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
CHRISTOPHERnounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
DR
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From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
dutifullyadverbUS /ˈduːtifəli/
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
of great significance or value
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
LEEDSnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
OLIPHANT
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From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
and nothing more
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
any competition
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
red-green
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From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
SEARSverbUS /sɪrz/
third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry
From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading DOROTHY LEEDS--Paul was her husband, but she knew there were some things more important than love.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On earth it was 2056 A.D. but on the red-green planet it was _There were only six human beings_-- DR.
which person or people
From this reading SEARS OLIPHANT--the gentle scientist who inspired love in an alien.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PAUL MASON--he dutifully shared his wife with his best friend.
WRIGHTnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, anthropologist--he believed in man's basic goodness ... but could he put his trust in an alien race?
