used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
being one more than seven
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
hold firmly
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
ten 10s
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
engage in
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
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 _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The best estimates make the number between eight and nine hundred millions.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The exact number can never be ascertained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
any competition
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
SaturnnounUS /ˈsætərn/
a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
but in spite of that
From this reading _About the different colors of the human race._ The globe upon which we dwell is a small body compared with the sun, or with Jupiter, or Saturn; yet it contains many millions of inhabitants.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This number is too great for a young mind to grasp.
