used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
Astronef
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From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
double-headed
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From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
ear-holes
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From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
engine-room
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From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
at any time
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
set up or found
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
jelly-fish
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From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
Murgatroyd
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From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
not any; not one
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
and nothing more
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
express in words
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
move hurridly
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
in a strange manner
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few moments later he sent a signal to Murgatroyd in the engine-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The propellers began to revolve slowly, beating the dense air and driving the _Astronef_ at a speed of about twenty miles an hour through the depths of this strangely peopled ocean.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading They approached nearer and nearer to the surface, and as they did so the uncanny creatures about them grew more and more numerous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were certainly the most extraordinary living things that human eyes had ever looked upon.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
at the time that
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
Zaidie's
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From this reading Zaidie's comparison to the whale and the jelly-fish was by no means incorrect; only when they got near enough to them they found, to their astonishment, that they were double-headed--that is to say, they had a head with a mouth, nostrils, ear-holes, and eyes at each end of their bodies.
