used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
anew
From this reading The secretary began again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The secretary began again.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
set down according to a plan
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
go away from a place
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
Micromegas
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From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
SaturnnounUS /ˈsætərn/
a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
Saturnian
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From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
SiriusnounUS /ˈsɪrɪəs/
the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conversation between the inhabitant of Sirius and that of Saturn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his excellency laid himself down to rest the secretary approached him.
Ugh
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From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
wherein
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From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said the Saturnian, "nature is like a flower bed wherein the flowers--" "Ugh!" said the other, "leave off with flower beds."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have to admit," said Micromegas, "that nature is extremely varied."
