61
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From this reading Such a star is the faint, sixth-magnitude star, 61 Cygni, one of the nearest of all the stars.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
(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 Such a star is the faint, sixth-magnitude star, 61 Cygni, one of the nearest of all the stars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
AntaresnounUS /ænˈteriz/
the brightest star in Scorpius
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are red stars, yellow stars, white stars and bluish-white stars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
for the reason that
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
bluish-whiteadjective
of white tinged with blue
From this reading There are red stars, yellow stars, white stars and bluish-white stars.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
Cygni
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From this reading Such a star is the faint, sixth-magnitude star, 61 Cygni, one of the nearest of all the stars.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
DWARFSnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
divisible by two
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
EVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
GIANTSnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
glimpsedverbUS /ɡlɪmpst/
past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
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 In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
sixth-magnitude
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From this reading Such a star is the faint, sixth-magnitude star, 61 Cygni, one of the nearest of all the stars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Such a star is the faint, sixth-magnitude star, 61 Cygni, one of the nearest of all the stars.
star-gazers
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From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
telescopesnounUS /ˈteləskoʊps/
plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are red stars, yellow stars, white stars and bluish-white stars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
VeganounUS /ˈveɪɡə/
prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
at the time that
From this reading In general the most brilliant stars are the nearest and the faintest stars are the most distant, but there are many exceptions to the rule, since there are stars that appear faint even when comparatively near because they are small and shine with a feeble light.
a Caucasian
From this reading There are red stars, yellow stars, white stars and bluish-white stars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are the brilliant stars of first magnitude such as Vega, Capella and Antares, and there are, on the other hand, stars so faint that they can barely be glimpsed with the most powerful telescopes.
XXVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading XXVIII THE EVOLUTION OF THE STARS--FROM RED GIANTS TO RED DWARFS The most casual of star-gazers is aware that the stars differ one from another in color and in brightness.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading There are red stars, yellow stars, white stars and bluish-white stars.
