used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A.B., LL.D.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
in addition
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A.B., LL.D.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
without doubt or question
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A.B., LL.D.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
educatornounUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtər/
someone who educates young people
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
EDWINnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
emancipatornoun
someone who frees others from bondage
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
divisible by two
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
FlagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
hold firmly
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
a message received and understood
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
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From this reading A.B., LL.D.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
ObservatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
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 I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
any competition
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
term of address for a man
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
text-books
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From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
unletteredadjective
having little acquaintance with writing
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
untechnicaladjective
not characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
under normal conditions
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
at the time that
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading I have observed that particular interest is taken in the planet Mars and also in the moon, but ordinary persons usually find astronomical text-books too technical and too difficult to master; whilst, as regards Mars, the information they contain is generally meagre and sometimes not up-to-date.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_It is astronomy which will eventually be the chief educator and emancipator of the human race._"--SIR EDWIN ARNOLD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The pertinent questions which have been addressed to me privately by members of my audiences have clearly indicated that there is ample scope for writers in satisfying a widespread desire for fuller and clearer information upon such subjects.
a late time of life
From this reading _Director of the Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona_ In the course of my experience as an occasional lecturer during the past twelve years, I have been much impressed by the keen interest evinced, even by the most unlettered persons, when astronomical subjects are dealt with in plain untechnical language which they can really grasp and understand.
