Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial, as an adjective, refers to something that originates, occurs, or is located outside Earth or its atmosphere. As a noun, the term is used to refer to any life form which comes from outside Earth and its atmosphere.The term has been widely used in scientific circles for a long time, but was brought to the forefront of public attention by the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, one of the most popular films of all time.
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reserved and somewhat haughty, seemed weary of the parade, and of the
of their nuptials. Montoni, though the severity of his temper and
festivities, was extremely willing to promote them. It was seldom,
seldomer one of more understanding, than himself; the balance of
from them, must, therefore, be on his side; and, knowing, as he did,
no objection to measure his talents of dissimulation with those of
when her own interest was immediately concerned, had sometimes more
to other women, in personal attractions, which, uniting with the
mingling with all the parties Tholouse could afford. Till she had,
motive for discovering the unwelcome truth, and it had never obtruded
her husband's inclination for company, with the more eagerness,
society of the place, as, during his addresses to her, he had
informed Emily, that the Signor intended to return to Italy, as soon
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so grave, child?--You, who are so fond of a romantic country and fine
surprise and emotion. 'Most certainly,' replied her aunt, 'how could
of the Chevalier; he is not yet, I believe, informed of the journey.html">journey,
Madame Clairval of our journey, and to say, that the proposed
more.'
The unfeeling manner, in which Madame Montoni thus informed her
with whom she was on the point of being united for life, added to the
When she could speak, she asked the cause of the sudden change in
obtain was, that the Signor had forbade the connection, considering
Montoni, 'but I must say, that M. Valancourt never was a favourite
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