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From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
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From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
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From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
have
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
blunderernoun
someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
cannot
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From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
deostracism
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From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
DivideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
promote over another
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES SMITH ONCE MORE.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JAMES SMITH ONCE MORE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
on one occasion
From this reading JAMES SMITH ONCE MORE.
proceduresnounUS /prəˈsiːdʒərz/
plural of “procedure” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading JAMES SMITH ONCE MORE.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. James Smith's procedures are not caricature of reasoning; they are caricature of blundering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
under normal conditions
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
at the time that
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When a man is regularly snubbed, bullied, blown up, walked into, and put down, there is usually some reaction in his favor, a kind of deostracism, which cannot bear to hear him always called the blunderer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old way of proving that 2 = 1 is solemn earnest compared with his demonstrations.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As follows:[388] Let x = 1 Then x^2 = x And x^2 - 1 = x - 1 Divide both sides by x - 1; then x + 1 = 1; but x = 1, whence 2 = 1.
