used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
(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 It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
terminate
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
the act of breaking something
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
carefully weighed
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
one or the other of two
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
flecto
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From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
frango
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From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
gaseousadjectiveUS /ˈɡæsiəs/
existing as or having characteristics of a gas
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
highest in quality
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
how
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From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
a message received and understood
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE REFRACTION OF LIGHT.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REFRACTION OF LIGHT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
and nothing more
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
opera-glasses
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From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
polarizedverbUS /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/
past form of “polarize” — cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In the previous chapter the property of the reflection of light has been fully investigated, and in this one refraction only will be considered.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
renounUS /reɪ/
a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
refracted
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From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
refracting
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From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
REFRACTIONnoun
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
From this reading THE REFRACTION OF LIGHT.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REFRACTION OF LIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
at the time that
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a property which has been, and will continue to be, of the greatest practical utility in its application to the construction of all magnifying glasses, whether belonging to the telescope, microscope, magic lantern, or the dissolving views; or the minor refracting instruments--such as spectacles, opera-glasses, &c.; and it should be remembered that their magnifying power depends solely on the property of refraction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This term appears to be often confounded with that of reflection, and signifies the bending or breaking back of a ray of light (_re_, back, and _frango_, to break); and it will be remembered that when light falls on the surface of a solid (either liquid or gaseous) body, it may be reflected (_re_, back, and _flecto_, to bend), refracted, polarized, or absorbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If substances such as glass had not been endowed with this property, it would be difficult to understand how the great discoveries in the science of astronomy could have been made, or what information we could have gained respecting those interesting truths so constantly revealed by the aid of the microscope.
