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From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
controversiesnounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsiz/
plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
divergencenounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
every person
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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GlimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
markingsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋz/
plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
by chance
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
a person who enjoys reading
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
SurroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Author of "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings," "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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unprejudicedadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The controversies over the interpretation of the curious markings of Mars and the wide divergence of opinion as to their nature first turned my attention to the matter.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The question of intelligence in other worlds is of perennial interest to everyone, and that question may possibly be settled by an unprejudiced study of our neighboring planet Mars.
set down in writing in any of various ways
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