actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
hear with intention
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
others
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From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
quartetsnounUS /kwɔːrˈtets/
plural of “quartet” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
create by training and teaching
From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
the act of using
From this reading The attention may be divided between two objects or acts if they call for the use of two different senses or are different in their order.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading You can not listen to two quartets singing at the same time, but you can attend to one and smell some flowers at the same time and do both fairly well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While using one of the senses for fixed attention train the others to relax.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Degree of Attention This will depend upon the strength of the stimulus or force which excites it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can not divide your attention between two acts of the same order, as two arithmetic problems, one mental and the other written, or between two operations of the same sense.
