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From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
37½
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From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
Ayres
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From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
BudapestnounUS /ˈbuːdəpest/
capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
Buenos
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From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
CaracasnounUS /kərˈɑːkəs/
the capital and largest city of Venezuela
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
divisible by two
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
gravitatingverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
immediately past
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
Petrogradnoun
a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
PLANETnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
sister-planets
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From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mars is now spoken of in public as one speaks of politics and of socialism.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
carry out
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLANET MARS THE inhabitants of the Earth are at last beginning to take some interest in the sky.
(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 In America as well as in Europe, at Buenos Ayres, Mexico, or Caracas, as well as at Paris, Milan, Petrograd, Budapest, and Stockholm, the latest telescopic results are discussed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is known that this neighbouring planet sometimes approaches the Earth within 37½ or even 35 million miles; that astronomers have their eyes on the planet and that they have observed luminous flashes on it, the explanation of which is puzzling them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Tired of living as blind strangers to their own country, they are beginning to know that the world on which they move about is a planet gravitating round the Sun, and that other sister-planets swing round at the same time in the harmony of the solar system.
