Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

being joined in close association

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

apart from; not including

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

in a humble manner

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading Longfellow.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

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From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

not any; not one

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

a course of conduct

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

(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 To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

cause to become

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

coming after or following

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

in the direction of

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To a planet there is no up or down, except as ascent and descent are estimated from and towards itself.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The orbit of the earth is the path which it follows in space in its annual revolution around the sun.

which person or people

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Most of our readers will understand what was meant by Mary Pratt's "inclination of the earth's axis to the plane of its orbit;" but as there may be a few who do not, and as the consequences of this great physical fact are materially connected with the succeeding events of the narrative, we propose to give such a homely explanation of the phenomenon as we humbly trust will render it clear to the most clouded mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, With the wan moon overhead, There stood, as in an awful dream, The army of the dead."