5
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From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
algebraicadjectiveUS /ˌældʒəˈbreɪɪk/
of or relating to algebra
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
in addition
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
anarchistnounUS /ˈænərkɪst/
an advocate of anarchism
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
causationnounUS /ˌkɔːˈzeɪʃən/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
equationsnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/
plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
at any time
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
communicated in words
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
formulæ
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From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
set up or found
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
Hovenden
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From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
humanitarianadjectiveUS /ˌhjuːmænəˈteriən/
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
HuxleynounUS /ˈhʌksli/
English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
Louise
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From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
mathematiciansnounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “mathematician” — a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
Michel
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From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
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 On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
as might be expected
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
an educational institution
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hovenden quotes Huxley as saying that mathematics "is that study that knows nothing of observation, nothing of induction, nothing of experiment, nothing of causation."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They never seem to appeal to the doctrine of probabilities nor do they in any way permit imagination to act as a stimulus to suggestive thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
at the time that
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
which person or people
From this reading My faith in the appalling character of algebraic formulæ[5] received a rude shock when I learned of an experience of Louise Michel, the anarchist, who was transported for life to New Caledonia (afterwards pardoned).
in the company of; together with
From this reading On arriving at the savage island, true to her humanitarian instincts, "she immediately established a school for native children, who by a curious freak of their minds, she noted with rejoicing, took naturally to algebra before they learned arithmetic!"
the words that are spoken
From this reading He also quotes the words of Clerk Maxwell, who said, in regard to mathematicians, that it was "doubtful whether the ideas as expressed in symbols had ever quite found their way out of the equations into their minds."
