(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
catoptricsnoun
branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
carefully weighed
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
dioptrics
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From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
Humphry
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From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
a boy or man
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE REFLEXION OF LIGHT.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE REFLEXION OF LIGHT.
and nothing more
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Accordingly the lad passed, in due order, from the _transmission_ to the _reflexion_ of the luminous rays.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
REFLEXIONnoun
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE REFLEXION OF LIGHT.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE REFLEXION OF LIGHT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
at the time that
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hitherto Humphry had considered only the laws which regulate the transmission of light through transparent bodies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
WONDERSnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE REFLEXION OF LIGHT.
δια
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From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
κατα
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From this reading The other branch, termed _catoptrics_ (from κατα, from, or against, and οπτομαι, to see), deals with the laws of light when it is reflected or thrown back from the surface of any body _against_ which it falls.
οπτομαι
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From this reading This constitutes the branch of the subject called _dioptrics_ (from δια, through, and οπτομαι, to see).
