perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
equally
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
(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 As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
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From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
individual'snounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
possessive form of “individual” — a human being
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
not any; not one
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
stimulationnounUS /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of arousing an organism to action
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading No two machines will act exactly alike from the same stimulus.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading As the child grows and develops, it is influenced by all that surrounds it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The human machine moves in response to outside stimulation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How it will move depends upon two things, the character of the stimulant and the machine to which it is applied.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The fact that an individual's political and religious faith depends almost entirely on his place of birth and early youth, shows the strength of environment in forming and shaping opinions and beliefs.
