used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
asteroidsnounUS /ˈæstərɔɪdz/
plural of “asteroid” — any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
elongations
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From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
highest in quality
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
for more time
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
march in a procession
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
MERCURYnounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
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 MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
continue talking
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
Regulusnoun
the brightest star in Leo
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
for a short time
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
Sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall now proceed to the consideration of the several planets.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
at the time that
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the nearest to the Sun, and, in consequence, can not be seen (on account of the Sun's superior light), except at its greatest eastern and western elongations, which occur in March and April, August and September, when it may be seen for a short time immediately after sunset and shortly before sunrise.
a Caucasian
From this reading It then appears like a star of the first magnitude, having a white twinkling light, and resembling somewhat the star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MERCURY This planet, with the exception of the asteroids, is the smallest of the system.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The day in Mercury is about ten minutes longer than ours, its year is about equal to three of our months.
