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On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure. One, they all were dying at twenty-five. Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor. This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One, they all were dying at twenty-five.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.”
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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 Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
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From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
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From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
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From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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 On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
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From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 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.
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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two, lovely Mona Darlanan was a dirty traitor.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One, they all were dying at twenty-five.
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From this reading Rod Harrow pawed futilely at the whirling sands in the gryxon mines on Tetrarch IV.
which person or people
From this reading On that evil planet, broken men who had once trod Earth knew only two things for sure.
