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Chapter XXV
A LITTLE ALGEBRA. The night passed without incident. The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable. The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change. Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A LITTLE ALGEBRA.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The night passed without incident.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The night passed without incident.”
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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 A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
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From this reading A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
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From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
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From this reading The night passed without incident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A LITTLE ALGEBRA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night passed without incident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The night passed without incident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night passed without incident.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
at the time that
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The position of the projectile with regard to the sun did not change.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The night passed without incident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "night," however, is scarcely applicable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astronomically, it was daylight on the lower part, and night on the upper; so when during this narrative these words are used, they represent the lapse of time between the rising and setting of the sun upon the earth.
