Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

from appearances alone

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

fearless and daring

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Floating Cities.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

a ladle that has a cup with a long handle

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

every person

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Floating Cities.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

and nothing more

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

many times at short intervals

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

-ing form of “outline” — describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

third-person singular of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading This star and its interesting solar system next claimed my attention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

in the direction of

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The nearer of the two stars that help to form this famous Dipper and that point toward Polaris, is called Dubhe by our astronomers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Almost everyone is familiar with Ursa Major, or the Great Dipper, that lies in such bold relief in the region of the northern heavens, and that apparently revolves around Polaris, the North Star.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading From Earth I had often looked with admiring wonder at the starry firmament, and during many an evening I had drawn the imaginary lines from star to star outlining the Great Dipper, commencing with the end of the handle and finishing with the star just named at the outer edge, or rim.