Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARS.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

in the past

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

for the reason that

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

serving as an essential component

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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 In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

to double the degree

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

opinion or judgment

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

a short vivid experience

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARS.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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 A MESSAGE FROM MARS.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARS.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

(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 In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

one who lives in solitude

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

express in words

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

unusual or striking

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the first light of day

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects)

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

create by training and teaching

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

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

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

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

From this reading This extraordinary man, living the life of a recluse in his own observatory, which was situated in a lonely part of the country, had, or at any rate, believed that he had, opened up a communication with the inhabitants of Mars, by means of powerful electric lights, flashing in the manner of a signal-lantern or heliograph.

during the time that

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

which person or people

From this reading While I was glancing at the _Times_ newspaper in a morning train for London my eyes fell on the following item:-- A STRANGE LIGHT ON MARS.--On Monday afternoon, Dr. Krueger, who is in charge of the central bureau at Kiel, telegraphed to his correspondents:-- "_Projection lumineuse dans région australe du terminateur de Mars observée par Javelle 28 courant, 16 heures.--Perrotin._"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

a late time of life

From this reading The news was doubly interesting to me, because a singular dream of "Sunrise in the Moon" had quickened my imagination as to the wonders of the universe beyond our little globe, and because of a never-to-be-forgotten experience of mine with an aged astronomer several years ago.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading In plain English, at 4 a.m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night.