used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
albumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
analytics
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From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
bastedverbUS /ˈbeɪstəd/
past form of “baste” — cover with liquid before cooking
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
calculusnounUS /ˈkælkjələs/
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
differentialnounUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃəl/
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
EngineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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to come or go into
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something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
divisible by two
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
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after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
geometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
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a person of German nationality
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
integraladjectiveUS /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
the literary culture
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
linearadjectiveUS /ˈlɪniər/
designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
missesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
and nothing more
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
the place where some action occurs
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an educational institution
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
theodolitenoun
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
theoreticaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
topographicadjectiveUS /ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪk/
concerned with topography
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
trigonometrynoun
the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
precisely as stated
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After entrance came the “little course,” so called, in order that we might not be afraid of it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then there was the everlasting drawing--linear, topographic, and landscape even, the latter being intended, I presume, to enable an engineer, while managing his theodolite and sights, to divert himself innocently by scratching down some picturesque scene in his album--after the manner of English misses on their travels.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading It embraced only four studies--to wit, integral calculus, theoretical mechanics, physics, and chemistry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In addition to these mathematical studies, French, only held together with pins, if the truth must be told, and English very hurriedly basted; and as for that dreadful German, I would not put tooth to it even in jest--the Gothic letters inspired me with such great respect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will see by the following list the course of studies that the State obliged me to master in order to enter the School of Engineering: arithmetic and algebra as a matter of course; geometry equally so; besides, trigonometry and analytics, and, finally, descriptive geometry and the differential calculus.
