used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
AldebarannounUS /ælˈdebərən/
the brightest star in Taurus
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
(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 THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
cannot
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From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
COLOURSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
unvarying in nature
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
at any time
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
the organ of sight
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
and nothing more
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
not any; not one
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
and nothing more
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
others
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From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
having a point
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
rednessnounUS /ˈrednəs/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
express in words
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
be standing; be upright
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
steelyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːli/
resembling steel as in hardness
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
except if; if not
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
the act of using
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
precisely as stated
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading To prove that the colours are constant and real we must use a telescope, and then we need have no further doubt of their reality, for instead of disappearing, the colours of some stars stand out quite vividly beyond the possibility of mistake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But though we may admit this, we might add that the colours are so very faint and inconspicuous, that they might be, after all, only the result of imagination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
at the time that
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
a Caucasian
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
yellowishadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It is true that, just glancing at them casually, you might say they are all white; but if you examine them more carefully you cannot help seeing that some shine with a steely blue light, while others are reddish or yellowish.
but in spite of that
From this reading These colours are not easy to distinguish with the naked eye, and might not attract any attention at all unless they were pointed out; yet when attention is drawn to the fact, it is impossible to deny the redness of some, such as Aldebaran.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE COLOURS OF THE STARS Has it ever occurred to you that the stars are not all of the same colour?
