used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading It, however, accompanies our earth on its journey round the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
for the reason that
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It, however, accompanies our earth on its journey round the sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
of the present time and place
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It, however, accompanies our earth on its journey round the sun.
LunounUS /luː/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It, however, accompanies our earth on its journey round the sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
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 _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
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 I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
express in words
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Lu._ Is the moon one of them?
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is enough at present, if you thoroughly understand what I have been describing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Pa._ The moon is called a _secondary_ planet, because its immediate connexion is with our earth, round which it rolls, as we do round the sun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I will tell you more about its motion, and about the other planets and stars another time.
