used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
the organ of sight
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
go away from a place
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
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 Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
not any; not one
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
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 SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
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 SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
PRODIGYnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
SATURNnounUS /ˈsætərn/
a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They are overwhelming in their inimitable singularity, and they leave every spectator truly amazed.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/
not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No previous inspection of pictures of these rings can rob them of their effect upon the eye and the mind.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Many telescopic views in the heavens disappoint the beginner, but that of Saturn does not.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
at the time that
From this reading SATURN, A PRODIGY AMONG PLANETS One of the first things that persons unaccustomed to astronomical observations ask to see when they have an opportunity to look through a telescope is the planet Saturn.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Even though the planet may not look as large as he expects to see it from what he has been told of the magnifying power employed, the untrained observer is sure to be greatly impressed by the wonderful rings, suspended around it as if by a miracle.
