Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

(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 Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

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

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

any thing at all

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

at an opportune time

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

achieved or reached

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

command with authority

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

divisible by two

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

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From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

set up or found

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

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

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

and nothing more

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

hear with intention

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

make reference to

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

in motion

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

not any; not one

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

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

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

not worth considering

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

on the contrary

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

a three-dimensional work of plastic art

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

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

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

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

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

not in physical motion

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

carry out

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

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

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

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

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

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

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading We had seen many evidences of their genius in engineering and mechanical undertakings, but we found that they excelled in every art and science, and their achievements made terrestrial accomplishments appear poor and even paltry by comparison.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We have all become fairly accustomed to seeing numerous air-ships moving in all directions across the sky in the daytime, but it still seems strange to us to see the lights of the air-ships flitting about the nocturnal sky.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

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

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I mentioned this to Merna, and he remarked that no doubt it did seem rather strange to us, adding that my mention of air-ships was singularly apropos of what was then in his mind, for he was just about to inform us that an interesting aerial display had been arranged and was to take place that evening, with the view of affording us some idea of Martian out-door entertainments.

in or to any place at all

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

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

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether we examined their sculpture, paintings, pictures, or photographs--which latter they take direct and at one operation, with all the natural tints--or whether we listened to music, our verdict was perforce the same--"We had not previously known anything to equal it."

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WE WITNESS SOME WONDERFUL AERIAL EVOLUTIONS AND LISTEN TO MARVELLOUS MUSIC Wherever we went we found new subjects for wonder and admiration, and fresh proofs of the high state of civilisation and development attained by the Martians.