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From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
BEWAREverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
BIOLOGYnounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
the science that studies living organisms
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
hydrostaticadjective
relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
a unit of instruction
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
and nothing more
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Man's mind is a creature of doubts and questions," he observed.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEWARE OF BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF THE LIFE OF MAN.[6] (The old man relates a story as an object lesson.)
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading [6] The reader is invited to skip this chapter of horrors.--J. U. L.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
but in spite of that
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you have not lived up to the promise; you have evaded part of the bargain," I continued.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "While you have certainly performed some curious experiments in physics which seem to be unique, yet, I am only an amateur in science, and your hydrostatic illustrations may be repetitions of investigations already recorded, that have escaped the attention of the scientific gentlemen to whom I have hitherto applied."
