used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
in the past
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Does the small piece of the globe look very curved?
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does the small piece of the globe look very curved?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
set up or found
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Take a piece of paper and tear out a small hole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Does the small piece of the globe look very curved?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Take a piece of paper and tear out a small hole.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Take a piece of paper and tear out a small hole.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
carry out
From this reading Take a piece of paper and tear out a small hole.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Take a piece of paper and tear out a small hole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is so very large, and we see so small a part of it at one time, that it looks flat to us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE EARTH AS A WHOLE Long ago wise men found out that the great earth on which we live is not flat, but round like a ball.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hold the hole over your globe so that a small part of the surface shows through.
