Chapter XIX

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From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

(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 “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

in addition

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

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From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

the act of constructing something

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

divisible by two

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

the organ of sight

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

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From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

immediately past

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

in the recent past

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

a unit of instruction

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

a room where books are kept

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

engage in

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

of or relating to or involving light or optics

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

by chance

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

continue talking

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

get something; come into possession of

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

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From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

except if; if not

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

(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 It is a small machine,” continued Mr. Seymour, “which is well calculated to furnish us with some capital puns.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _The Thaumatrope.--A great improvement effected in its construction.--Another toy upon the same optical principle._ Tom’s holidays were now drawing to a close, and the children were summoned into the library to receive their last lesson in philosophy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “If you proceed in this manner, you will make us all Cartesians,”[63] exclaimed the vicar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have lately witnessed an experiment,” said Mr. Seymour, “which must have convinced you how liable the ear is to be deluded with respect to the nature and direction of sound; I shall now show you that the eye has also its sources of fallacy.”

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading “I shall illustrate my subject by means of a new toy which I have lately invented,” said Mr. Seymour, “and unless I am much mistaken, it will afford as much amusement to the elder as to the younger members of our party, although the vicar may perhaps regard it as a more hostile instrument than even that of the wooden horse which filled unhappy Troy with an armed enemy.