used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A metal-covered world!"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
glinted
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From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
horizonsnounUS /hərˈaɪzənz/
plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
metal-covered
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From this reading "A metal-covered world!"
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
Neptune's
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From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Into Neptune's Mysteries "Metal, over all Neptune's surface!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it was metal indeed that lay beneath us, a gigantic surface of smooth dark metal or metallic substance that glinted dully in the pale light that fell on it, and that stretched away in all directions to the horizons, completely covering the giant planet Neptune as far as we could see!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
belonging to which person
From this reading Our stunned, astounded exclamation sounded together there as we gazed downward from our flier, whose drop I had instinctively halted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "A metal-covered world!"
