2
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From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
4
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From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
algebraicaladjective
of or relating to algebra
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
bnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
classifyingverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “classify” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
egotists
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From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
empirics
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From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
operativesnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression a+b=c.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They all stared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all stared.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4.
