n. The movement or distortion of a telescopic image as a result of turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
conjunction. Inasmuch as; in view of the fact that.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
In view of the fact (that); considering; taking into account (that); insmuch as; since; because; -- followed by a dependent clause.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Because; inasmuch as; since; considering; taking into account, or in view of the fact (with that expressed or understood).
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n. normal use of the faculty of vision
adj. having vision, not blind
n. perception by means of the eyes
Word Usage
"Get into the habit of seeing, _observing_, things -- your eyesight must never be resting, but must be continually glancing around, in every direction, and _seeing_ different objects."