used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It ran as follows: _I_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
rid of obstructions
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It ran as follows: _I_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
brought together in one place
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
Gazen
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From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
gistnounUS /dʒɪst/
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
PLANETSnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
a future prospect or potential
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran as follows: _I_.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
To-morrow
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From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW CAN WE GET TO THE OTHER PLANETS?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The next evening promised well, and I kept my appointment, but unfortunately a slight haze gathered in the sky and prevented us from making further observations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gist of our argument was afterwards published in a conversation, entitled "Can we reach the other planets?" which appeared in _The Day after To-morrow_.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While hoping in vain for it to clear away, Professor Gazen and I talked over the possibility of journeying to other worlds.
