Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

in addition

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

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From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

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From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

1/10 gram

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

a figure whose sides are all equal

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

engage in

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

more desirable than another

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

explained or answered

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Also mark off the point G so that DG shall equal DC.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.

up to a particular time

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Draw the line CG and produce it until it cuts the line BF in H. If we now make HA parallel to BE, then A is the point from which our cut must be made to the corner D, as indicated by the dotted line.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A curious point in connection with this problem is the fact that the position of the point A is independent of the side CD.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The reason for this is more obvious in the solution I have given than in any other method that I have seen, and (although the problem may be solved with all the working on the cardboard) that is partly why I have preferred it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Fix your card on a piece of paper and draw the equilateral triangle BCF, BF and CF being equal to BC.