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Chapter XVIII
PUZZLING QUESTIONS. It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre. They examined them for some time with the closest attention. What could be the nature of this radiating aureola? By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They examined them for some time with the closest attention.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By what geological phenomena could this blazing coma have been possibly produced?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading PUZZLING QUESTIONS.
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From this reading PUZZLING QUESTIONS.
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From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
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From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could be the nature of this radiating aureola?
in the company of; together with
From this reading They examined them for some time with the closest attention.
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From this reading It was not until the Projectile had passed a little beyond _Tycho's_ immense concavity that Barbican and his friends had a good opportunity for observing the brilliant streaks sent so wonderfully flying in all directions from this celebrated mountain as a common centre.
