Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

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From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

power to direct or determine

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

traveling across

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

moving swiftly

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

a point or extent in space

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

a moderate yellow-orange to orange color

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

on one occasion

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Upon the edges of plateaus that once had marked the shore line of a noble continent I passed above the lonely monuments of that ancient prosperity, the sad, deserted cities of old Barsoom.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

in or at or to some place

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

move hurridly

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

not in physical motion

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even in their ruins there is a grandeur and magnificence that still has power to awe a modern man.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

being five more than thirty

From this reading However, I set it roughly at a point about thirty degrees south latitude, thirty-five degrees east longitude, as I believed that Jahar lay somewhere to the southwest of that point.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

in or at the place that

From this reading Flying at high speed I had long since left behind the cultivated areas near Helium and was crossing above a desolate and deserted waste of ocher moss that clothed the dead sea bottoms where once rolled a mighty ocean bearing upon its bosom the shipping of a happy and prosperous people, now but a half-forgotten memory in the legends of Barsoom.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the adventure upon which I had embarked the destination control compass was of little value to me, since I did not know the exact location of Jahar.