used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
in the past
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
in addition
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
AndromedanounUS /ænˈdrɑːmədə/
broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
cause to be bored
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
the organ of sight
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
organismsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/
plural of “organism” — a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
any competition
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
radiations
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From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The world to come is in the mind’s eye as substantial as the world of long ago.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Also, instead of five senses those human organisms possessed twelve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
precisely as stated
From this reading ONCE upon a time, in a solar system belonging to the constellation Andromeda, a planet a million times the size of our Earth bore on its surface a very advanced human race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eyes of its inhabitants were constructed differently from ours and received radiations which are dark to us.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD TO COME The future is as real as the past.
