15th
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From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
16,500,000
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From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
197,000,000
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From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
1st
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From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
63rd
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From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
81,000,000
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From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
(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 Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
any person at all
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
aphelionnoun
apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
move towards
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
cometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
GallianounUS /ˈɡæljə/
an ancient region of western Europe that included what is now northern Italy and France and Belgium and part of Germany and the Netherlands
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
go away from a place
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
on one occasion
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
RosettenounUS /rəˈset/
an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading The following day was the 1st of August, or, according to Rosette, the 63rd of April.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
carry out
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the course of this month Gallia would travel 16,500,000 leagues, attaining at the end a distance of 197,000,000 leagues from the sun.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
precisely as stated
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
a vivid mental image
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This would leave 81,000,000 leagues more to be traversed before reaching the aphelion of the 15th of January, after which it would begin once more to approach the sun.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But meanwhile, a marvelous world, never before so close within the range of human vision, was revealing itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Except as to the time the comet would take to revolve round the sun, it must be confessed that all the professor’s calculations had comparatively little interest for anyone but himself, and he was consequently left very much to pursue his studies in solitude.
