Chapter I

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

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

present in great quantity

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

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

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

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

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

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From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

give qualities or abilities to

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

set up or found

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

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

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

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

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

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

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

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

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

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 Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

(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 Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

plural of “planner” — a person who makes plans

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

possessive form of “pluto” — a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or Tartarus

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

plural of “shipload” — the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

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

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

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

From this reading Then man set up cities, and since the face of Pluto had never been scarred by any kind of intelligent life, the planners had a free and open hand.

a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

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

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Pluto is a strange planet in many ways.

(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 Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.

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

From this reading So uranium was mined near the region known on the Plutonian maps as _The Styx Valley_, but which, with characteristic lack of foresight, was across the Devil's Mountains from the River Styx.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Pluto was found abundant in uranium, and then came man to change the ultra-frigidity of Pluto's surface, and to endow Pluto with a breathable atmosphere by transporting great shiploads of the frozen gases found on Umbriel.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Perhaps it may even be classed as a "man-made" planet, since if it were not for man and his works, Pluto might as well have never been.