7½
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From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
in addition
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
AURIGAnoun
a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
Bellatrix
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From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
Betelguese
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From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
DeltanounUS /ˈdeltə/
a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
elongatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtəd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
engage in
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
Menkalina
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From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
Nath
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From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
not any; not one
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
OrionnounUS /oʊˈraɪən/
(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
parallelogramnoun
a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
without much difficulty
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Capella and Menkalina in the shoulders, have the same distance between them, and are of the same size and brilliancy as Betelguese and Bellatrix in Orion, being 7½° apart, and the four form a long, narrow parallelogram, lying north and south, and it is a curious coincidence that its length is precisely five times its breadth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Auriga, Capella, and Menkalina, together with a star of the fourth magnitude in the head, marked Delta, make an elongated diamond.
the upper part of anything
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There can be no more exciting, rational, or pleasant pastime than that of forming different objects by various arrangements of the stars.
(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 This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AURIGA.--This brilliant constellation is readily distinguished by the most beautiful star which lies between Orion and the polar star.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This star is called Capella, and marks the position of the Goat, as well as the heart of Auriga, and with Menkalina in the right shoulder, and Auriga or El Nath in the right foot, which also forms the top of the northern horn of the Bull, forms a beautiful triangle.
