24th
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From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
any thing at all
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
clothing in general
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
make right or correct
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
approval
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
come to pass
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
immediately past
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
long-looked-for
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From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
M'Allister
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From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
machine-guns
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From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
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 WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
MartiansnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənz/
plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
messyadjectiveUS /ˈmesi/
dirty and disorderly
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
MYSTERIOUSLYadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
and nothing more
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
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 WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
PREVENTEDverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
precisely, exactly
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
sprucer
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From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
steam-engines
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From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
uneventfullyadverb
in an uneventful manner
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
under normal conditions
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
precisely as stated
From this reading My own conception of the Martians was, however, a very different one, though I thought it quite right to be prepared for anything which might happen.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading It had, however, been definitely agreed between us that the guns were only to be used as a last resort to defend our lives against a wanton attack, and were to be kept out of sight until they were really required.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE ARE MYSTERIOUSLY PREVENTED FROM APPROACHING MARS The days then passed uneventfully until at last the long-looked-for day arrived, and on the 24th September we were so close to Mars that we hoped to be able to land on the planet by two o'clock in the afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had already examined our three machine-guns so that they might be in readiness for any emergency, if some of the ideas of which we had read as to the probable ferocity of the Martians should prove correct.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We made ourselves a little sprucer than usual, as we wished to do credit to our own world; and M'Allister wore his overalls to protect his clothes, although our machinery was not nearly so messy to handle as steam-engines usually are.
