Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

transport (cargo) by air

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

(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 This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

in addition

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

an expectation

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

of a bluish shade of green

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

look over carefully

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

held up in the air

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

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 THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

and nothing more

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

owed as a debt

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

(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 Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

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From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nearly all the blue-green patches which are seen on the planet by our observers are also old sea-beds, and they are now the most fertile areas upon its surface.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

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 This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE "CARETS"--THE SUN AS SEEN FROM MARS The next day, accompanied by Merna and Tellurio, we started off at an early hour on an air-ship trip to the northern edge of the Sinus Titanum.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This is really the bed of an ancient sea, from which all water has long since disappeared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The object of our visit was to inspect the machinery and apparatus by which the water is lifted and forced along the canals; and remembering what Merna had told him, M'Allister was looking forward to seeing them with eager anticipation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Professor Lowell has arrived at the conclusion that, owing to the shape of the planet and other conditions, gravitation upon Mars is in a state of stable equilibrium, and that consequently water would not flow by gravitation, as it does upon our earth, but merely spread out as it would on a level floor.