used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
(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 A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
ampler
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From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
four-dimensionaladjective
involving or relating to the fourth dimension or time
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
go away from a place
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
not any; not one
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
express in words
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All that we can say in regard to the possibility of such beings is, that we have no experience of motion in four directions.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
two-dimensionaladjectiveUS /ˌtuːdɪˈmenʃənəl/
involving or having two dimensions
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us now leave this supposition of framework and threads.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Let us investigate the conception of a four-dimensional existence in a simpler and more natural manner—in the same way that a two-dimensional being should think about us, not as infinite in the third dimension, but limited in three dimensions as he is in two.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A being existing in four dimensions must then be thought to be as completely bounded in all four directions as we are in three.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The powers of such beings and their experience would be ampler, but there would be no fundamental difference in the laws of force and motion.
