Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

later than; following

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

in the past

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

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

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

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

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

indecision in speech or action

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

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

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

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

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

signifying nothing

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

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

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

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

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

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

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

and nothing more

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

accept an excuse for

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

(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 "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

medium for communication

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

carry out

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

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

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Doubtless, because the conviction has persisted there, among scientists, that our planet is inhabited," said Henry, "just as the conviction has persisted here that Mars harbors life."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

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

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Because the earth, to the Martian astronomers, appears in a bluish haze," Henry explained, "just as Mars looks reddish to us."

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

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading After a moment's hesitation, Henry replied: "It's my opinion that they gained this knowledge from the International Morse messages directed on their planet by a powerful beam of light, from the lofty summit of the Jungfrau, in Switzerland, less than a year ago.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Supposing this is true, how can you explain their knowledge of a radio code, which somewhat resembles our International Morse code?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But why should the Martians--I beg your pardon--why should the inhabitants of the Red Sphere, take such an interest in our insignificant globe?"