used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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childhood's
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
constellationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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the time during which someone's life continues
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
DippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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every person
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
apart from; not including
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HOW
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From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
and nothing more
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
not any; not one
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
come into possession of
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
and nothing more
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
by chance
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
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
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preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
presupposesverbUS /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “presuppose” — take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
a special situation
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is but one preliminary requirement, just as every branch of human knowledge presupposes its A B C. This is an acquaintance with the constellations and the principal stars--not a difficult thing to obtain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO FIND THE PLANETS There is no reason why everybody should not know the principal planets at sight nearly as well as everybody knows the moon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No telescope, or any other instrument whatever, is required for the purpose.
in or to any place at all
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
which person or people
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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in the company of; together with
From this reading It only requires a little intelligent application to become acquainted with the other worlds that have been discussed in the foregoing chapters, and to be able to follow their courses through the sky and recognize them wherever they appear.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
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a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Almost everybody knows the "Great Dipper" from childhood's days, except, perhaps, those who have had the misfortune to spend their youth under the glare of city lights.
