used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
colonizationnounUS /ˌkɑːlənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
at any time
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
apart from; not including
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
for a limitless time
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
set up or found
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
Glamis
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From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
hemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
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 The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
rotateverbUS /ˈroʊteɪt/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The nearer planet was so close to its primary that it had long ceased to rotate.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
the rays of the sun
From this reading One hemisphere, forever in sunshine, remained in a low, red heat.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
undependableadjective
not worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
the act of using
From this reading Nobody had ever found any use for the Glamis solar system.
being of use or service
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
variabilitynounUS /veriəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being subject to variation
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a sun of highly irregular variability.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were two planets, of which the one farther out might have been useful for colonization except that it was subject to extreme changes of climate as its undependable sun burned brightly or dimly.
