Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

a shortened form of a word or phrase

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

the state of being certain

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

transmit information

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

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

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

apart from; not including

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

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

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

most important element

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

engage in

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

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 I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

make reference to

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

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

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading I may here partially forestall the facts communicated to me by my father from Mars.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

(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 As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

and nothing more

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In those unparalleled messages he has told me of the desire of the Martians to communicate with the earth, and as the Martians themselves are largely made up of transplanted human spirits, the possibility of doing so would have been completely expected.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In such a case it is probable that some abbreviation has been used, and the problem of its resolution simply is placed out of the question.

being or containing or characterized by vowels

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

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

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

belonging to which person

From this reading Absolute ignorance of that language, except the brief mention in my father's communications, received by myself from that body--whose publication before I die is the sole purpose of this manuscript--make it quite certain that it is in the main a vowel language, consisting of short vocalic syllables.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As I now know there is a Martian language, if this communication came from that planet, which was my own and my father's deepest conviction, it would be impossible to interpret the foregoing record with any certainty, or indeed, in any way.