used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
and nothing more
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
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 So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
not any; not one
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
retainsverbUS /rɪˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
transport commercially
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
having a supporting base
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
not in physical motion
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
a special situation
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VISITED The sun rose above the horizon in a burst of splendor and standing outside of our ship we enjoy this beauty to its fullest.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One thing we were sure of, today we would not return to the crater area.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading We wonder if every day is like this.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So far no plans have been made for this day but since days are long here, each day being equivalent to two weeks of time on Earth, we knew that something would be worked out.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The air is sparkling clear as it still retains some of the coolness of the departing night, but from the appearance of that sun as it climbs higher into the sky, we know today will be just as hot as yesterday had been.
