(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
from appearances alone
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
inconstantadjective
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
Lockwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
term-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
a special situation
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here the magnetic disturbances are very pronounced, and at times the magnetic needle is apparently almost beside itself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On “term-day,” the instruments were read every five minutes during the twenty-four hours, and for one hour every twenty seconds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Lockwood frequently went to the observatory with Israel to get some insight into the workings of the magnetic instruments.
produce a literary work
From this reading “Poets write of the constancy of the magnetic needle,” said Lockwood, “while in fact it is the most inconstant thing known.
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Not only does it vary yearly, but monthly, daily, hourly, yea, every minute and second.
