earthman
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earthmen
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On Mercury an earthman would have muscles of unheard of power and adults would constantly strive to rise against their masters.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 by Harry Bates
As Morquil read farther and explained sections that Dick couldn't understand, the earthman felt uneasy.
From Wanted—7 Fearless Engineers! by Frederick Orlin Tremaine
Rifles, that had been brought back on the ship as curiosities, were given to each earthman.
From Wanted—7 Fearless Engineers! by Frederick Orlin Tremaine
With this, compare Panzer's interpretation of Grendel as the "earthman."
From Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn by R. W. Chambers
But a minority group can do a great deal in furthering the evolvement of earthman.
From Dorothy's Mystical Adventures in Oz by Robert J. Evans
The stories "were connected by the repeated theme that earthmen are despoilers and not developers", according to the FBI.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 30, 2012
Some earthmen noted early in the visit that Kreton was a mere eccentric.
From Time Magazine Archive
We are confident that the exploration of outer space will greatly benefit earthmen.
From Time Magazine Archive
Never before had earthmen seen so sweeping a view of their planet's splotchy atmosphere.
From Time Magazine Archive
The earthmen suddenly realized what a gigantic task they faced.
From Wanted—7 Fearless Engineers! by Frederick Orlin Tremaine
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