used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
ALGEBRAnounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
AstronomicallyadverbUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkli/
enormously
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
a single distinct event
From this reading The night passed without incident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night passed without incident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night passed without incident.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
only a very short time before
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night passed without incident.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
at the time that
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The night passed without incident.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
