used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
in addition
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The intellect seems to be overweighted somehow, and clogged.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
without doubt or question
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
cloggedadjectiveUS /klɔːɡd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading The intellect seems to be overweighted somehow, and clogged.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
in a free manner
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading The intellect seems to be overweighted somehow, and clogged.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
engage in
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
and nothing more
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
overweighted
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From this reading The intellect seems to be overweighted somehow, and clogged.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The intellect seems to be overweighted somehow, and clogged.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
suppositionsnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “supposition” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
a special situation
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
at the time that
From this reading It seems also that when we commence to feel the seriousness of any subject we partly lose our faculty of dealing with it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Perhaps the suppositions we make seem to us of too great importance, and we are not willing enough to let them go, fearing to lose the thing itself if we lose our hold of the means by which we have first apprehended it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seems to me that the subject of higher space is becoming felt as serious, and fraught with much that is of the deepest interest, not only as a scientific problem, but in other ways also.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But whatever may be the cause, it does seem undoubtedly the fact that the mind works more clearly and more freely on subjects which are of slight importance.
