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From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
curvaturenounUS /ˈkɜːrvətʃər/
(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
not any; not one
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
by chance
From this reading And perhaps the most mischievous is the expression, a curvature of space.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Now of space as it is generally used, in its accepted significance, there can be no curvature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
successive (without a break)
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
carry out
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For space means a system of positions extending uniformly in the number of dimensions we choose to fix upon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
which person or people
From this reading There are some expressions which, being somewhat vaguely used, are apt to cause confusion in the mind of those who read or hear about higher space.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If we take the straight line as our space, we may call it 1 space; then the set of positions follow one on after the other without bending.
