used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
conformationnoun
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
give a description of
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
without deviation
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE PLANET.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
on one occasion
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
and nothing more
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
PLANETnounUS /ˈplænət/
(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 THE FIRE PLANET.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
without much difficulty
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
revolvesverbUS /riˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
express in speech
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE PLANET.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
Trevor
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From this reading It has already been made clear by Bob Trevor, I believe, that Mercury revolves on its axis only once during the time of its revolution around the sun.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I think I should explain now a little about the physical conformation of Mercury--the "lay of the land," so to speak--in order that the events I am about to describe may be more readily understood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus, just as a similar condition always makes our moon present very nearly the same face to us, so Mercury presents always the same portion of its surface to the sun.
in or at the place that
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be understood, therefore, that, theoretically, there must be on Mercury but one spot where the sun always is directly overhead.
