perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
comet'snounUS /ˈkɑːməts/
possessive form of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
cometsnounUS /ˈkɑːməts/
plural of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
ellipticaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
rounded like an egg
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
Encke's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
set up or found
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
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 If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
in motion
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
progressivelyadverbUS /prɑːˈɡresɪvli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is found, however, that Encke's Comet does indicate the presence of some such resistance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
voidness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The comet's motions strikingly illustrate the almost absolute voidness of space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
at the time that
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it must be remembered, that this is one of the close comets that never gets well out of the solar domain in which our neighbouring planets float.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It goes slower and slower with each return, and contracts the dimensions of its elliptical journey progressively.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the thin vapour experienced any resistance while moving, its free passage would be checked, although that resistance was many thousand times less than the one the hand feels when waved in the air.
