used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the development of World-Weariness in Hesperos; and of the second attempt to cross the Equatorial Tornado—How the Forlorn Hope succeeded, and discovered a City of the Dead—How the terrible mystery of Evanescence was explained; and how the crew set out on their return.
react verbally
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Of the development of World-Weariness in Hesperos; and of the second attempt to cross the Equatorial Tornado—How the Forlorn Hope succeeded, and discovered a City of the Dead—How the terrible mystery of Evanescence was explained; and how the crew set out on their return.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
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travel across or pass over
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
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deeps
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From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
despondencenoun
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
EquatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
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EvanescencenounUS /ˌevəˈnesəns/
the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight
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at any time
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
ForlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
Hesperianadjective
denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
Hesperians
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Hesperos
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
labours
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From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
not any; not one
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
touching and supported by a surface
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
any competition
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
causing fear or dread or terror
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An answer to this was as far off as ever—further off, indeed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
propel through the air
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
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unfathomedadjective
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had learned the enormous extent of the universe, and, as a consequence, that the Hesperians, so far from exhausting its contents, were no more than insignificant specks in its unfathomed deeps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
which person or people
From this reading That the brilliant discoveries of the astronomers had failed to throw the faintest glimmer of light on the question of questions—Who was their Maker?—was a fact which could not be disguised.
World-Wearinessnoun
sadness on thinking about the evils of the world
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a late time of life
From this reading But, notwithstanding the signal success which had attended their labours, there can be no doubt that during the next thousand years a general feeling of gloom and despondence gradually settled down over the Hesperian race.
