used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
four-dimensionaladjective
involving or relating to the fourth dimension or time
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
intersectverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsekt/
meet at a point
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
and nothing more
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
solidsnounUS /ˈsɑːlədz/
plural of “solid” — matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading And in the first place, a being in four dimensions would have to us exactly the appearance of a being in space.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
in or at that place or location
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
three-dimensionaladjectiveUS /ˌθriːzdɪˈmenʃənəl/
involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
two-dimensionaladjectiveUS /ˌtuːdɪˈmenʃənəl/
involving or having two dimensions
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So if there were four-dimensional objects, we should only know them as solids—the solids, namely, in which they intersect our space.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A being in a plane would only know solid objects as two-dimensional figures—the shapes namely in which they intersected his plane.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, then, should not the four-dimensional beings be ourselves, and our successive states the passing of them through the three-dimensional space to which our consciousness is confined?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having now passed in review some of the properties of four-dimensional figures, it remains to ask what relations beings in four dimensions, if they did exist, would have with us.
