used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The Diamond World.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
expansesnounUS /ɪkˈspænsɪz/
plural of “expanse” — a wide scope
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
four-foldadjective
having four units or components
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
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 But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
measurelessadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
populateverbUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪt/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Diamond World.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is infinitely more so in regard to the many suns and planets that compose the universe.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But when he travels over land and sea, visiting the many points of interest, he is impressed four-fold with the magnitude of the Earth and the vast numbers that populate it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had read of the distances of space and of the number of celestial bodies that are scattered throughout these measureless expanses, and I was profoundly impressed with the vastness of created things and the eternal revolutions of the countless spheres.
at the time that
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When one reads of the size and population of our world he is thrilled with the idea of its greatness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Diamond World.
