a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But so far the effect of the moon has been rather an inhuman affair.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
in addition
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
earthquakesnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/
plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But so far the effect of the moon has been rather an inhuman affair.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But so far the effect of the moon has been rather an inhuman affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
gravitationaladjectiveUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
of or relating to or caused by gravitation
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading But so far the effect of the moon has been rather an inhuman affair.
integraladjectiveUS /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
and nothing more
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
on the contrary
From this reading But so far the effect of the moon has been rather an inhuman affair.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
rotationnounUS /roʊˈteɪʃən/
the act of rotating as if on an axis
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
express in speech
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
a state of acute pain
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moon is not only the most prominent object in our heavens, but also an integral part of the earth.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading It has also been deemed responsible for earthquakes, causing untold suffering among earth's people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We know that the gravitational attraction of the moon causes our tides, and tends to slow up the earth in her daily rotation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading We are, so to speak, an astronomical unit, and we affect each other for better or for worse.
