4
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
5
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
6
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
(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 (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
in addition
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
App
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading APPENDIX B.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
Auriganoun
a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
an occurrence of something
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
CassiopeianounUS /ˌkʌsiəˈpiːə/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
cometsnounUS /ˈkɑːməts/
plural of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
designationsnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “designation” — identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
eclipsesnounUS /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/
plural of “eclipse” — one celestial body obscures another
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the organ of sight
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
meteorsnounUS /ˈmiːtiərz/
plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
not any; not one
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
OrionnounUS /oʊˈraɪən/
(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
go across or through
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
PegasusnounUS /ˈpeɡəsəs/
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
for each
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
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 The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
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 (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading (6) _Plot on at least two nights per month for six months the positions of all naked eye planets visible between sundown and one hour thereafter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (4) _Find the_ =North= _by means of other stars than the Pole Star_ (_which is the North Star_) _in case that star is obscured by clouds._ (a) This can be done by finding the constellation of Cassiopeia, see Chapter I; and also by Pegasus; Auriga and Orion, as explained in Chapter II.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (5) _Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Planets; and of tides, eclipses, meteors and comets._ (a) By reading the chapters on the Sun, Planets, Earth and Moon and (b) Other things in the sky carefully, you will be able to pass the requirements named in No. 5.
ZodiacnounUS /ˈzoʊdiæk/
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
From this reading The plot of each planet shall contain at least three fixed stars with their names or designations; colors of planets and stars are to be recorded as observed._ (a) How to plot the position of a planet is fully explained in the chapter on Planets, but you should also read the one on The Stars of the Zodiac, and have a good star map (App. O).
