used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
anew
From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
one or the other of two
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
Merritt
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From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
not any; not one
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
the middle of the day
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
and nothing more
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
re-discussed
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From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
unusual or striking
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Do not, by any means, fail to read this outstanding story._ The Mountain of the Moon Before me, not half a mile away, rose the nearest ramparts of the Mountain of the Moon.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
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 _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will be discussed and re-discussed time and again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was after noon, and the red sun blazed down on the bare, undulating sandy waste with fearful intensity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Not since the famous "Moon Pool" by A. Merritt, have we read such a remarkable story as the present one, by the well-known author._ _We are quite certain that this story will be one of the outstanding science fiction achievements of the year.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In a way it is a little classic and stands in a place by itself._ _The author has a knack, not only to arouse your curiosity, but to keep it at a high pitch throughout the entire story, but best of all, his science while fantastic is always within the realms of possibility and there is no reason why the astounding things which he paints so vividly, could not be true, either now or in the future._
