used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading In algebra infinite series are common.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In algebra infinite series are common.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does an infinite series indicate?
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading What does an infinite series indicate?
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
logicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
medianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
and nothing more
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Let us turn to a region of thought where infinite series are familiar objects, and we can learn about them.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the preceding, however, it must be remembered that this conception of an ultimate medium was merely a supposition to enable us to see and roughly map out the relations of the things we are investigating.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does an infinite series indicate?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where we were really landed was in an infinite series—we were brought logically to the conception of an infinite series of media, one behind the other.
