used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
abstractionsnounUS /æbˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “abstraction” — a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
(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 Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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cannot
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From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
constructionsnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “construction” — the act of constructing something
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
contrarieties
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From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
engenderverbUS /enˈdʒendər/
call forth
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
a person of German nationality
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
indecomposable
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From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
LimitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
metaphysicians
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From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
MetaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
others
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From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
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a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
express in words
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
SectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For my part, I think we can; and the reason is, that, being abstractions, they are not beyond the region of facts, but are comprised in them, so that we have only to extract them from the facts.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They understood that there are simple notions, that is to say, indecomposable abstract facts, that the combinations of these engender all others, and that the laws for their mutual union or contrarieties, are the primary laws of the universe.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading However limited our experience may be, we can arrive at these primary notions; and it is from this observation that the modern German metaphysicians have started, in attempting their vast constructions.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Section VIII.--Idea and Limits of Metaphysics Can we arrive at a knowledge of these primary elements?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides, being the most abstract, that is, the most general of all things, there are no facts which do not comprise them, and from which we cannot extract them.
