Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

from appearances alone

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

make right or correct

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

placed crosswise

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

being one more than ten

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

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

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

ten 10s

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

totally unlikely

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

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

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

and nothing more

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

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 The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

and nothing more

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

above and across; more than

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

an amount of time

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

express in words

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

move hurridly

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

having a supporting base

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

in the direction of

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

up to a particular time

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading The great silver disc of the earth had diminished until it looked only a little larger than Venus appears to human eyes.

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

From this reading The earth and the moon had been left more than a hundred million miles behind in the depths of Space, and the _Astronef_ had crossed this immense gap in eleven days and a few hours; but this apparently inconceivable speed was not altogether due to the powers of the Space-Navigator, for her commander had taken advantage of the passage of the planet along its orbit towards that of the earth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In fact the planet Terra is to the inhabitants of Mars what Venus is to us, the Star of the Morning and the Evening.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

during the time that

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence, while the _Astronef_ was approaching Mars with ever-increasing speed, Mars was travelling towards the _Astronef_ at the rate of sixteen miles a second.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.

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

From this reading Breakfast on the morning of the twelfth day--or, since there is neither day nor night in Space, it would be more correct to say the twelfth period of twenty-four earth-hours as measured by the chronometers--was just over, and Redgrave was standing with Zaidie in the forward end of the deck-chamber, looking downwards at a vast crescent of rosy light which stretched out over an arc of more than ninety degrees.