aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
any thing at all
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading PROCTOR SHOWS US THE EARTH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
set up or found
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
habitabilitynoun
suitability for living in or on
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
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 With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
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 We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
not any; not one
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
on one occasion
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
PROCTORnounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading PROCTOR SHOWS US THE EARTH.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading PROCTOR SHOWS US THE EARTH.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
not in physical motion
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
express in words
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROCTOR SHOWS US THE EARTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
Thorwald
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From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PROCTOR SHOWS US THE EARTH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But at the same time we were aware that our friends were at our service, and early in the afternoon Thorwald asked us if we could think of anything we should like to see.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With so much to tell us of their own high civilization and with so many questions still to ask about the earth, there was no haste nor undue curiosity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We discovered at once that the Mars dwellers understand what genuine hospitality is, for we found ourselves at perfect liberty to do what best pleased us without restraint from our hosts.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
but in spite of that
From this reading Much less was there any attempt yet by Thorwald to resume the argument about the habitability of other worlds.
