used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
without doubt or question
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
every person
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
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 The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
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 Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
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 One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
in the near future
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
telegraphynoun
communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The importance of this subject as an intellectual phenomenon of the opening century is clearly indicated by the extent to which it has entered into recent literature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The existence of intelligent inhabitants in some of the other planets has become, with many, a matter of conviction, and for everybody it presents a question of fascinating interest, which has deeply stirred the popular imagination.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading One of the masters of practical electrical science in our time has suggested that the principle of wireless telegraphy may be extended to the transmission of messages across space from planet to planet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every day we hear people asking one another if it is true that we shall soon be able to communicate with some of the far-off globes, such as Mars, that circle in company with our earth about the sun.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading INTRODUCTORY Other worlds and their inhabitants are remarkably popular subjects of speculation at the present time.
