used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
AssumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
assumptionsnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃənz/
plural of “assumption” — a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not houses, certainly .
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
don't
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From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not houses, certainly .
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
it's
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From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
Joan
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From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
and nothing more
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
engage in
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
a particular point in time
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
not any; not one
From this reading Cloud frowned in concentration, but made no reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
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a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
vortices
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From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Since the fewer assumptions we make, the better, we don’t care at the moment what kind of life it is or whether it’s intelligent or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Joan went on: “Assume, as a working hypothesis, that the vortices are concerned, in that exact relationship, with the increase in some kind of life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To fit the curve, just what would the vortices have to be?
