12
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From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
23
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From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
26th
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From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
Gallian
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From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
lunationnoun
the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
quadraturenoun
the construction of a square having the same area as some other figure
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading The lunar months, like the solar days, had been diminished by one-half.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
syzygynoun
the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, three hours after sunset, on the 23d of March, the Gallian moon rose upon the western horizon, it was observed that she had entered upon her last quarter.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had taken only four days to pass from syzygy to quadrature, and it was consequently evident that she would be visible for little more than a week at a time, and that her lunation would be accomplished within sixteen days.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading On the 26th, under an atmosphere perfectly clear and dry, the thermometer fell to 12 degrees F. below zero.
Zoof
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From this reading Three days later the moon was in conjunction with the sun, and was consequently lost to view; Ben Zoof, as the first observer of the satellite, was extremely interested in its movements, and wondered whether it would ever reappear.
