used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
(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 The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
catastrophesnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfiz/
plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
extremest
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From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
flyernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
nonethelessadverbUS /ˌnʌnðəˈles/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
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 On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
radiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
saltinessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
sucksnounUS /sʌks/
plural of “suck” — the act of sucking
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading On earth our extremest terrors, our ultimate catastrophes, are yet like the blows of a familiar hand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
precisely as stated
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
belonging to which person
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _The peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words.
but in spite of that
From this reading On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet.
