20th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
convexadjectiveUS /kənˈveks/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
the organ of sight
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
field-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
of great significance or value
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE TELESCOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
absolutely essential
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
object-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
ObservatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
ocularadjectiveUS /ˈɔːkjuːlər/
of or relating to or resembling the eye
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TELESCOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
opticaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
ROCKYadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE TELESCOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
TELESCOPEverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading THE TELESCOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TELESCOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A field-glass is composed of a tube which carries at its upper extremity a convex glass called an object-glass, and at its lower extremity a second glass called ocular, to which the eye of the observer is applied.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is an important difference between a field-glass and a telescope, which it is well to recall here.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This telescope was to be powerful enough to render visible on the surface of the moon an object being at least nine feet wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On the 20th of October of the preceding year, after the subscription list was closed, the president of the Gun Club had credited the Cambridge Observatory with the sums necessary for the construction of a vast optical instrument.
