Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

a heavy rain

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

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From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

the organ of sight

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

existing as or having characteristics of a gas

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

a state of high honor

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

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

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

(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 Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

of a color intermediate between red and blue

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

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

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

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

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

up to a particular time

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

in a violent manner

From this reading As that mighty sun dropped below the horizon the sky would fill suddenly with clouds and rain would fall violently and steadily until midnight.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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 High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

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

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in that flaming sky, and through that dustless atmosphere the eye could see the horizon--a horizon three times as distant as the one to which we are accustomed--with a distinctness and clarity impossible in our Terra's dust-filled air.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading High in the deep red heavens a fervent blue sun poured down its flood of brilliant purplish light upon a world of water.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Then the clouds would vanish as suddenly as they had come into being, the torrential downpour would cease, and, through that huge world's wonderfully transparent, gaseous envelope, the full glory of the firmament would be revealed.

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

From this reading Within the Red Veil Nevia, the home planet of the marauding space-ship, would have appeared peculiar indeed to Terrestrial senses.