aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
the act of burning something
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
cactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
divisible by two
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
set up or found
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
highest in quality
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
and nothing more
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
lizardsnounUS /ˈlɪzərdz/
plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
mossesnounUS /ˈmɔːsəz/
plural of “moss” — tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
not divisible by two
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
organismsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/
plural of “organism” — a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
reindeernounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
make square
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still, life has been found, even in the greatest depths.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are the mosses and reindeer of the frigid north, the cactus and lizards of the burning deserts, the blind creatures of the Mammoth Cave, the stranger things of the deepest seas!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The Depths of Fear In the deep sea the temperature is just above freezing; the darkness is absolute; the pressure is many tons to the square inch.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is an odd truth of nature that there is some form of life adapted for each locality.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It is strange life, to be sure, for the organisms must be developed to withstand the great pressure, and to generate their own light.
