11th
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From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
1940
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From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
anew
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
from appearances alone
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
AstronomicallyadverbUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkli/
enormously
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
AtomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
Brookline
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From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
invisibilitynounUS /ˌɪnvɪzəˈbɪləti/
the quality of not being perceivable by the eye
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
meteorsnounUS /ˈmiːtiərz/
plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
observatoriesnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːriz/
plural of “observatory” — a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first of the new meteors landed on the earth in November, 1940.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
with speed
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
for a short time
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Golden Atom," etc.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This star was recorded by two of the other great North American observatories, and by one in the Argentine Republic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was discovered by a farmer in his field near Brookline, Massachusetts, shortly after daybreak on the morning of the 11th.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Astronomically, the event was recorded by the observatory at Harvard as the sudden appearance of what apparently was a new star, increasing in the short space of a few hours from invisibility to a power beyond that of the first magnitude, and then as rapidly fading again to invisibility.
