1900
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From this reading Take, for instance, that of the eclipse of 1900.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
coronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Take, for instance, that of the eclipse of 1900.
eclipsesnounUS /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/
plural of “eclipse” — one celestial body obscures another
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
emanatingverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Take, for instance, that of the eclipse of 1900.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Take, for instance, that of the eclipse of 1900.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
and nothing more
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
less-defined
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From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
for more time
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
middle-latitude
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From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
the local environment
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
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 This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
participate in games or sport
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
sheavesnounUS /ʃiːvz/
plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The sheaves of light emanating from the poles look precisely like the “lines of force” surrounding the poles of a magnet.
carry out
From this reading Take, for instance, that of the eclipse of 1900.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is beautifully shown in some of the photographs that have been made of the corona during recent eclipses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, there are parts of the corona which suggest by their forms the play of electric or magnetic forces.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
zonesnounUS /zoʊnz/
plural of “zone” — a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading It will be noticed in this photograph that the corona appears to consist of two portions: one comprising the polar rays just spoken of, and the other consisting of the broader, longer, and less-defined masses of light extending out from the equatorial and middle-latitude zones.
