Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

(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 The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

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From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

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From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Maril watched Calhoun in a sort of despairing indecision.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

plural of “frequency” — the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

in a fretful manner

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading Maril watched Calhoun in a sort of despairing indecision.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading There was relative silence inside the ship.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

kept in good condition

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

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

From this reading Maril watched Calhoun in a sort of despairing indecision.

a master's degree in education

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

past form of “monitor” — keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading There was relative silence inside the ship.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

transport commercially

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading There was relative silence inside the ship.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Maril watched Calhoun in a sort of despairing indecision.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading The Med Ship floated free, and Calhoun fretfully monitored all the beacon frequencies known to man.

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

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Maril watched Calhoun in a sort of despairing indecision.

an area of open or forested country

From this reading A large part of the firmament was blotted out by the blindingly bright half-disk of Weald, as it shone in the sunshine.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

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

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading It had ice-caps at its poles, and there were seas, and the mottled look of land which had that carefully maintained balance of woodland and cultivated areas which was so effective in climate control.