used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
DIMENSIONSnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading THE DIMENSIONS OF THE WORLD.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
ten 10s
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It is in consequence of this space that the sun, notwithstanding his immense magnitude, does not burn the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIMENSIONS OF THE WORLD.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
Posidonius
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From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
continue talking
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
move upward
From this reading Many persons have imagined that the clouds rise to the height of nine hundred stadia.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
stadianounUS /ˈsteɪdiɑː/
plural of “stadium” — a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
stadiumnounUS /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
supposesverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIMENSIONS OF THE WORLD.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The stadium is equal to one hundred and twenty-five of our Roman paces, or six hundred and twenty-five feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Posidonius supposes that there is a space of not less than forty stadia around the earth, whence mists, winds and clouds proceed; beyond this he supposes that the air is pure and liquid, consisting of uninterrupted light; from the clouded region to the moon there is a space of two million of stadia, and thence to the sun of five hundred million.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE DIMENSIONS OF THE WORLD.
