used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
(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 All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
EclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
eclipsesnounUS /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/
plural of “eclipse” — one celestial body obscures another
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
not accessible to view
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
set afire or burning
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
engage in
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
express in words
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
starcraft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
express a supposition
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
precisely as stated
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
at the time that
From this reading In starcraft, when the Earth passes across the Sun, and the Moon is hidden in its shadow, we say that it is an eclipse of the Moon; or when the Moon passes across the Sun and covers it we say that there has been an eclipse of the Sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading =An Eclipse of the Moon.=—First let us suppose it is the Moon which is eclipsed by the Earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that is needed to show how this is done is a lighted lamp on a table and an apple with a knitting needle through its center.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading OTHER THINGS IN THE SKY =Seeing an Eclipse.=—The word _eclipse_ is taken from the Greek and means to fail to appear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon are caused can be shown by a very simple experiment and you ought to make it.
