Chapter I

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

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

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

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

for the reason that

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

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

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

superlative of “cold” — 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 Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

at any time

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

set up or found

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading John McBride was in Hell.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

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

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

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

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

set afire or burning

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

fit or suitable to live in or with

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

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From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

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From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

not any; not one

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

(of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

above and across; more than

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

(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 But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

plural of “planner” — a person who makes plans

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

a full supply

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

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

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

the act of searching for something

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

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From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

plural of “smelter” — an industrial plant for smelting

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Uranium had been found in plenty on Pluto, and so man had created a livable planet from the coldest, most forbidding planet in the System.

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

From this reading John McBride stood on the roof garden of Satan's Hotel, looking across the River Styx at Sharon.

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

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

up to a particular time

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

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

From this reading John McBride was in Hell.

in or at the place that

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Hell is a city on Pluto, where the planners had a free hand because no intelligent life had ever scarred the planet until man came with his machinery and his luxury and his seeking for metal.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading To his left, the River Styx emptied into the Sulphur Sea, and in the evening sky to his right, the dancing flames lighted the cloud banks over Mephisto, where the uranium smelters worked on a nonstop plan.