used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Glimpse of Jupiter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
averagingverbUS /ˈævrɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
a quick look
From this reading A Glimpse of Jupiter.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading A Glimpse of Jupiter.
Jupiterites
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From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
lensesnounUS /ˈlenzəz/
plural of “lens” — a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Glimpse of Jupiter.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
cut with a saw
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their language a marvel of simplicity far surpassing the English language.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Jupiterites described as colossal giants averaging twenty-five feet in height.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What Jupiterites can see with their powerful magnifying lenses.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The author looked, through their largest telescope and saw ships sailing in New York City harbor.
