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by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?" An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon. "I have some excellent ones here, sir." "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied. Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
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any person at all
From this reading “Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I have some excellent ones here, sir."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I have some excellent ones here, sir."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.”
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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 by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
any person at all
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
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From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
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From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
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From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have some excellent ones here, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An oily voice spoke up just by the elbow of George Hanlon.
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From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor could anyone, glancing at him, know he was not a native of this planet, Szstruyyah, which the Inter-Stellar Corpsmen, in self-defense, called "Estrella."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading by E. Everett Evans Man of Many Minds The Planet Mappers Alien Minds For Mother to whom I owe so much "Were you looking for a roch, nyer?"
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From this reading "Yes, nyer, I want several, if I can find ones to suit me," the young man replied.
