used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAY BECOMES NIGHT AND NIGHT DAY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DAY BECOMES NIGHT AND NIGHT DAY.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAY BECOMES NIGHT AND NIGHT DAY.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
geographies
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From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
mid-day
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From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DAY BECOMES NIGHT AND NIGHT DAY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading "Commander," said Captain Wallace, "I beg to report that the pole star has suddenly fallen five degrees south from its position overhead, and the sun has risen to his mid-day position in the sky!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I fear we are sailing into a vast polar depression something greater than the description given in our geographies, that the earth is flattened at the poles."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I am sure of it," said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really think, captain," I inquired, "that we are sailing into a hollow place around the pole?"
