2
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From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
4
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From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
communicated in words
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
engage in
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
make square
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
successive (without a break)
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The foregoing examples make it clear that beings can be conceived as living in a more limited space than ours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suppose a square to be described on the line, the number of square inches in this figure is expressed by the number 4, _i.e._, 2 × 2.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If there is a straight line before us two inches long, its length is expressed by the number 2.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the very threshold of arithmetic an indication of such a limitation meets us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Is there a similar limitation in the space we know?
