used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
in addition
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
for the reason that
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
without deviation
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/
past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
health-giving
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From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
not accessible to view
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
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 _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It is also said, however, that there are certain properties in the rays of the sun which might be used as life-giving rays.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
vibrationsnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
warmth-giving
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From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a universally conceded fact that the sun is necessary to good health; not only because of its warmth-giving rays, but also because of some other element, directly a health-giving factor, which has since been more or less successfully duplicated in the laboratory--in the form of Alpine lamps and what not.
which person or people
From this reading Who knows what other helpful possibilities are hidden in the various ether vibrations produced by the sun?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
Wreckers
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From this reading _Author of "The Universe Wreckers," "The Other Side of the Moon," etc._ _The sun's rays have been credited with many beneficial powers.
but in spite of that
From this reading As far as we know, nothing definite has been established on this score yet.
