13,000,000
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From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
141,500,000
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From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
687
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From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
and nothing more
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
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 MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
Mercury'snounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəriz/
possessive form of “mercury” — a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
and nothing more
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
orbitaladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrbətəl/
of or relating to an orbit
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
outermostadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtərmoʊst/
situated at the farthest possible point from a center
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
an amount of time
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
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 MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading Its mean distance is 141,500,000 miles, variable, through the eccentricity of its orbit, to the extent of about 13,000,000 miles.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Mars gets a little less than half as much solar light and heat as the earth receives, its situation in this respect being just the opposite to that of Venus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will be observed that this is only a million miles less than the variation in Mercury's distance from the sun, from which, in a previous chapter, were deduced most momentous consequences; but, in the case of Mars, the ratio of the variation to the mean distance is far smaller than with Mercury, so that the effect upon the temperature of the planet is relatively insignificant.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MARS, A WORLD MORE ADVANCED THAN OURS Mars is the fourth planet in the order of distance from the sun, and the outermost member of the terrestrial group.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Its period of orbital revolution, or the length of its year, is 687 of our days.
