129
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From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
148
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From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
in addition
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
convexadjectiveUS /kənˈveks/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
curvaturenounUS /ˈkɜːrvətʃər/
(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
ellipsenounUS /ɪˈlɪps/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
Grimaldi
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From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
HEMISPHEREnounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
how
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From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
M'Allister
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From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
MOON'SnounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
and nothing more
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
having a point
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
in the near future
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCENERY OF THE MOON'S SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE I now directed M'Allister to steer across the lunar equator into the southern hemisphere, and our attention was soon attracted by a very large walled plain on the eastward side of our course.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John asked me what it was called, and I explained that it was named Grimaldi, being also well known to observers as the darkest tinted of all the large lunar formations.
in or at the place that
From this reading I showed M'Allister this formation on our map, where it appears only a narrow ellipse in consequence of the moon's curvature, and pointed out how very different was its appearance now we could see over its whole extent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is also noteworthy as one of the few plains which are convex in section, and it is so large that its area is equal to the combined area of the whole of the counties of England south of the line of the Thames, including Cornwall.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading As seen from the earth it appears a narrow ellipse, but we could see its full width, which is 129 miles, the length being 148 miles.
