used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
having companions or an escort
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
highly skilled
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
degenerationnounUS /dɪˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
Earth-dweller
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From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
Esmo
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From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
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 In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
on the contrary
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Most of these things I learned partly from my own observation, partly from the explanations of my companion; some exclusively from what he told me.
not known
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
viscousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪskəs/
having a relatively high resistance to flow
From this reading The material employed in all buildings is originally liquid, or rather viscous.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Next morning Esmo asked me to accompany him on a visit to the seaport I have mentioned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading We passed a house in process of building, and here I learned the manner in which the wonders of domestic architecture, which had so surprised me by their perfection and beauty, are accomplished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the course of this journey I had opportunities of learning many things respecting the social and practical conditions of human life and industry on Mars that had hitherto been unknown to me, and to appreciate the enormous advance in material civilisation which has accompanied what seems to me, as it would probably seem to any other Earth-dweller, a terrible moral degeneration.
