used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
in the past
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
in addition
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
from appearances alone
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
EARTH'SnounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
a social unit living together
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
set up or found
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
the force of workers available
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
in motion
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
and nothing more
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
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 These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
in the near future
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
rotationnounUS /roʊˈteɪʃən/
the act of rotating as if on an axis
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
star-studded
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From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
swingsnounUS /swɪŋz/
plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
precisely as stated
From this reading And the reason, which was presently discovered, of our being able to see these movements was that these planets are very much nearer to us than any of the real stars, and in fact form part of our own solar system, while the stars are at immeasurable distances away.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading These curious stars, which appeared to wander about among the other stars, they called planets, or wanderers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
at the time that
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is one of a family called the Solar System, which means the system controlled and governed by the sun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When we look up at the glorious sky, star-studded night by night, it might seem to us that the stars move only by reason of the earth's rotation; but when men first began to study the heavens attentively--and this is so long ago that the record of it is not to be found--they noticed that, while every shining object in the sky was apparently moving round us, there were a few which also had another movement, a proper motion of their own, like the moon.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE EARTH'S BROTHERS AND SISTER The earth is not the only world that, poised in space, swings around the sun.
