used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
Atvatabar
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From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
Atvatabarese
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From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
how
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From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
the force of workers available
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
not any; not one
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
OUTERadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
express in words
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
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 THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
in or at the place that
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
which person or people
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
belonging to which person
From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.