used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
affinitiesnounUS /əˈfɪnətiz/
plural of “affinity” — (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
etc
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From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
intelligences
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From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
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 Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
permanencynoun
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
a human being
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
planetaryadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/
of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
sexualadjectiveUS /ˈsekʃuːəl/
of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
structuraladjectiveUS /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
typos
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From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
uniquelyadverbUS /juːˈniːkli/
so as to be unique
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Its greatness, permanency, inhabitants, degrees, seven typos of intelligences, unity, employments, transportation, sexual affinities, structural aspects, etc., uniquely portrayed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But whether or not they are inhabited is an open question with most people.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Any person having a reasonable education will admit that there are many planetary worlds besides the one on which we live.
