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microcosm

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microcosm, microcosmos
man regarded as epitomizing the universe


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Beyond us, around us, human nature is at an end, and we are the only population of this microcosm until we become pure Selenites.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
Think not that there is anything arbitrary in the numbers of parts of which that whole, that mysterious microcosm which you call a drama or a romance, is composed.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
The fishermen's song grew ever nearer and clearer, as their boat stood in for the beach; and I would have gone down to see them land their cargo of fish, had not the microcosm at my feet stirred my curiosity yet more keenly.
Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context
 
 
 
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