Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

later than; following

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

a ladle that has a cup with a long handle

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

the organ of sight

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

highest in quality

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading What kind of a heavenly object then is this?

ten 10s

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

plural of “kiddy” — informal term for a young child

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading What kind of a heavenly object then is this?

large or big relative to something else

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

immediately past

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

in motion

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

completely unclothed

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

not any; not one

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading What kind of a heavenly object then is this?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

a course of conduct

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

(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 bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

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 PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

crush together or collapse

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading What kind of a heavenly object then is this?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

precisely as stated

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What kind of a heavenly object then is this?

at the time that

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The bright point of light which thus seems to us to be a star when we look at it with the naked eye is really another world, or _planet_ as it is called, and very like our own Earth.

a late time of life

From this reading THE PLANETS, THE SUN’S KIDDIES In the last chapter we said that all the stars in the sky, including our Sun, are fixed in their positions; by this we mean that if we were to look at the Big Dipper every night for a hundred years we could see no change in the positions of any of the stars forming this constellation.

but in spite of that

From this reading But if we look at the sky along the line of the _ecliptic_—that is the path of the Sun—one night after another we are likely to see a bright point of light which looks exactly like a star and yet it is certain that this point of light really does move among the other stars.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To prove that this moving point of light is really a world, or planet, and not a distant star, all you need to do is to look at it through a pair of opera glasses, or a small telescope, when it will be seen to be a round body, whereas a star when viewed through the greatest telescope is never larger than a mere point of light.