used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
draftsman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
Lamor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
immediately past
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/
with planning and intention
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
make square
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
in a strange manner
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
Taj
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading The strangely pallid face of Taj Lamor tightened into lines of grim resolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Suddenly Taj Lamor saw strange specks off in the far horizon to the south, specks that seemed to grow in size with terrific velocity; these must be ships, the ships of these people, coming to defend their home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steadily the great machines proceeded, and at last the end of the giant mountain was reached, and they came to a great plain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But that plain was strangely marked off with squares, as regularly as though plotted with a draftsman's square.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This world must be inhabited by intelligent beings!
