used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
any thing at all
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
from appearances alone
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
have
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
for the reason that
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
CLUSTERSnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
being joined in close association
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
else
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From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
divisible by two
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
the organ of sight
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
hair's-breadthnoun
a very small distance or space
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
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 For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
engage in
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
NEBULAE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
and nothing more
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
PleiadesnounUS /ˈpliːədiːz/
(Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
required or under orders
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a long time it was supposed that the stars composing the Pleiades could not really be connected because of the great distances between them; for, as you know, even a hair's-breadth apparently between stars signifies in reality many millions of miles.
in or at the place that
From this reading This is the cluster known as the Pleiades, and it is so peculiar and so different from anything else, that many people recognize the group and know where to look for it even before they know the Great Bear, the favourite constellation in the northern sky, itself.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Pleiades is a real star cluster, and the chief stars in it are at such enormous distances from one another that they can be seen separately by the eye unaided, whereas in most clusters the stars appear to be so close together that without a telescope they make a mere blur of brightness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You could if you would only think for a minute, for one has been mentioned already.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading STAR CLUSTERS AND NEBULAE Could you point out any star cluster in the sky?
