used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
(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 Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
in addition
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
configurationnounUS /kənˌfɪɡjərˈeɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
Hesperians
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hesperographical
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From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
Hesperos
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From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
and nothing more
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
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 island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
as might be expected
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
an amount of time
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
populationsnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “population” — the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The island populations naturally lived for a long period in complete separation from each other, and the hesperographical peculiarities of the continent, such as extensive chains of impassable mountains, produced a similar effect on the mainland.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hence, just as on earth, different nationalities came into existence; and also, as on earth, each of these different nationalities had its own special language.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
not known
From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
precisely as stated
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, as time went on, ships were invented, and communication between the islands and the continent became frequent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been already mentioned that the land surface of Hesperos consists of an immense polar continent, bordered with a very considerable number of islands, which vary greatly both in magnitude and configuration.
World-Parliament
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From this reading Of the Universal Language—Of the Universal Empire and first measures of the World-Parliament—Of the great progress of the Hesperians in all Physical Science; and of their fruitless craving after the Unknown God.
