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From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
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From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
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From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
gotten under control
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE-BOOK.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
equationsnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/
plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
formulæ
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From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
engage in
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
Maston's
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From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
mathematiciansnounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “mathematician” — a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
multiplications
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From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
NOTE-BOOK
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From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE-BOOK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE-BOOK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE-BOOK.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The “general reader” could make neither head nor tail of Maston’s performances; but they could understand the results as communicated to the newspapers a few days afterwards.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the equations was the— V^2 - (V_{0})^2 = 2_g_(_r__{0})^2(1/_r_ - 1/_r__{0}) of which we heard in the Moon Voyage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The book seized by the Baltimore police contained thirty pages, sprinkled with formulæ, multiplications, equations, and finally the general results of J. T. Maston’s calculation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a work of the higher mechanics, appreciable only by mathematicians.
