Chapter V · Lunar Rendezvous

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

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

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

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

divisible by two

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

at any time

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

sexually unresponsive

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

of or relating to or caused by gravitation

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

immediately past

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

the act of tarrying

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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 Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

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

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

and nothing more

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

above and across; more than

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

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

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

the rays of the sun

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

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

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

very small

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

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

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading From out of space something moved, a silver dart that came twisting out of the reflected sunlight and levelled out in a long gravitational glide over the dead Sea of Serenity.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading Long crater shadows were crawling across the dead seas of Luna.

in or at the place that

From this reading At last it swooped down, landed on a high ledge that was almost obscured by jetty walls that went ever higher and higher, to end brokenly where the last lingering rays of moonset made crowns of foamy refraction.

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

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A cold, frigid world was the moon, passing into the dusk of existence, even as the month-old day was passing from the dead seas.

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

From this reading In the very edge of those long shadows which moved so slowly, tiny phosphorescent wrigglers, the only form of life on the satellite, kept pace with the strange twilight of this slow dusk.