used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
auranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly did not crave martyrdom.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading He certainly did not crave martyrdom.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He certainly did not crave martyrdom.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
Earth-time
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From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not the savior-type.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading He certainly did not crave martyrdom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
minaretsnounUS /ˌmɪnərˈets/
plural of “minaret” — slender tower with balconies
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not the savior-type.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
opalescentadjective
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
plague-cities
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From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
Profaldo
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From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
savior-type
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From this reading He was not the savior-type.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading By seven o'clock, Earth-time, I could distinctly see the first plague city of Profaldo.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not the savior-type.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In the grey light it lay there before me, a vague opalescent aura radiating from its spires and minarets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not the savior-type.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was treasure beyond price in these darkened plague-cities of Ganymede, if a man could but measure up to it.
