used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
archipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
avocations
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From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
Blastemo
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From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
common-sense
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From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
Coxuria
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From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
remove the dust from
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
encircles
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From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
at any time
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the organ of sight
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
become covered with mist
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
shamelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmləs/
feeling no shame
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the state of being asleep
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
SPECTRALIA
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From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
not in physical motion
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inhabitants have an invincible fear and hatred of the sun, and especially the rising sun; and if he ever dares to show his shameless face without a cloud they raise a dust that makes him like the eye of a drunkard.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In order to avoid the impudence of his glances most of them used to live, and one section of them still lives, in cellars underground, sleeping there by day, and following their avocations out-of-doors by night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
at the time that
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SPECTRALIA “AS we sailed off, Blastemo entertained us with stories of the groups of islands that lay near at hand, and especially of one that lay away off to the north nearer the sunset than Coxuria and the other islands of religion.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It lies almost within the ring of mist that encircles the archipelago, and it is dominated by twilight when it is not midnight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
worldlinessnounUS /ˈwɜːrldlinəs/
the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment
From this reading It was the place of ghosts, where the supernatural can have things to itself without the intrusion of sceptical worldliness and common-sense.
