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Chapter XIII
On One of Mars' Moons. Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter. Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's. Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce. The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “On One of Mars' Moons.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.”
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
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From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
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From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
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From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
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From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
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From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
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From this reading On One of Mars' Moons.
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From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On One of Mars' Moons.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On One of Mars' Moons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On One of Mars' Moons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On One of Mars' Moons.
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
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From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its mean density is not very great so that the acceleration of gravity did not exceed one two-thousandths of the earth's.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Deimos proved to be, as we had expected, about six miles in diameter.
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From this reading Consequently the weight of a man turning the scales at 150 pounds at home was here only about one ounce.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The result was that we could move about with greater ease than on the golden asteroid, and some of the scientific men eagerly resumed their interrupted experiments.
