used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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on the far side of; further than
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
showing who or what does the action
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a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
clasps
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competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
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travel across or pass over
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
evokesverbUS /ɪˈvoʊks/
third-person singular of “evoke” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
made afraid
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
GenenounUS /dʒiːn/
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
ghoul-haunted
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something acquired without compensation
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
it's
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past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
engage in
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
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 By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
a particular point in time
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
NoblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
rust-redadjective
of a red color tinged with rust
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
shudderyadjective
provoking fear terror
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
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 _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then--utter terror struck!
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then--utter terror struck!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then--utter terror struck!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
the upper part of anything
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
unadulteratedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
not mixed with impurities
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Then--utter terror struck!
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Together they discussed the Nobles--the old prospector and the weary, frightened man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
at the time that
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading By suggesting more than he tells he evokes the absolute ultimate in shuddery terror without venturing for a single moment beyond the rust-red hills of Mars._ I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Gene Cross has the rare gift of lighting up his somber, ghoul-haunted woodlands by flashes of chilling lightning.
you're
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From this reading _When science fiction clasps hands with the horror story, pure and unadulterated, it's well to make certain you're being guided toward the abyss by competent hands.
