used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHOTOGRAPHING A FLASH LIGHTNING.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
AstronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading PHOTOGRAPHING A FLASH LIGHTNING.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
the act of departing
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
how
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From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading PHOTOGRAPHING A FLASH LIGHTNING.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
absolutely essential
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
PHOTOGRAPHINGverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfɪŋ/
-ing form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading PHOTOGRAPHING A FLASH LIGHTNING.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
TheoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading Theoretically, the photographing of a star does not seem so difficult; practically, however, innumerable precautions are necessary.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Your camera follows automatically the movement of the stars, but it is a mechanism which requires great delicacy in perfecting, and which costs several thousands of dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
precisely as stated
From this reading Astronomical photography has got the matter down very fine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Having your camera all ready, the apparatus pointing out of the open window of your room, which room must be the uppermost one in your house, how are you going to manage so as to catch a picture of the lightning?
