Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

(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 {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

an occurrence of something

From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

a slight indication

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

unvarying in nature

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

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From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

on your own; without outside help

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

continual and persistent demands

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

German philosopher and mathematician who thought of the universe as consisting of independent monads and who devised a system of the calculus independent of Newton (1646-1716)

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

be amazed at

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

and nothing more

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

in an original manner

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

bring forth or yield

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

new

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

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From this reading As regards Mr. Romanes the case is different.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is in this sense that the paradox of Leibnitz is true, and we can be said 'to acquire an innate idea;' only the idea is not acquired independently of experience, but through the process of experience similar to that which originally produced it."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "What marvel is there," he asks, "that constant conditions acting upon structures which are similar should produce similar results?

in the company of; together with

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading His recent work, Mental Evolution in Animals, {231b} shows that he is well aware of the direction which modern opinion is taking, and in several places he so writes as to warrant me in claiming his authority in support of the views which I have been insisting on for several years past.

a late time of life

From this reading {231a} The impression left upon me is that he is all at sea for want of the clue with which Professor Hering would have furnished him, and that had that clue been presented to him a dozen years or so earlier than it was he would have adopted it.