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The Architectural Review and American

Chapter II

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There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.
We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.
That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.
That is: a line carried around.
Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.
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The Architectural Review and American

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Architectural Review and American is here in full — 486 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.
/ðer ɑːr ˈʌðər ˈmeθədz ʌv əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ ðɪs bʌt wiː wɪl nɑːt ˌɪntrəˈduːs ðem hiːr æz ðə wʌn naʊ ˈɡɪvən ɪz səˈfɪʃənt/
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We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.
/wiː wɪl naʊ prəˈsiːd tuː ðə fɔːrˈmeɪʃən ʌv ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl ˈfɪɡjərz wɪtʃ ɪnˈkloʊz speɪs/
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That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.
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That is: a line carried around.
/ðæt ɪz ə laɪn ˈkærid ərˈaʊnd/
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Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.
/ðʌs wiː siː æn ˈeriə ɔːr speɪs ɪz enˈkloʊzd baɪ wʌn laɪn/

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accomplishing verb US /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading “There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.”

boundary noun US /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading “That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.”

circumference noun US /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/

the size of something as given by the distance around it

dividing verb US /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading “That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.”

enclose verb US /ɪnˈkloʊz/

enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading “We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.”

formation noun US /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading “We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.”

geometrical adjective US /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/

of or relating to or determined by geometry

From this reading “We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.”

radius noun US /ˈreɪdiəs/

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

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boundary line noun + noun

a line that indicates a boundary

In this reading “That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.”

equal parts verb + noun

In this reading “That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

areanounUS /ˈeriə/

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading That is: a line carried around.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

centrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

circum

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From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/

the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/

enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

fero

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/

of or relating to or determined by geometry

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

cause to come to know personally

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus we see an area or space is enclosed by one line.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading We will now proceed to the formation of geometrical figures which enclose space.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There are other methods of accomplishing this, but we will not introduce them here, as the one now given is sufficient.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading That which is bounded by one line is called a _circle_; and a right line dividing it into two equal parts is called its _diameter_; from the centre of which to either end is called the _radius_: and the boundary line is termed the _circumference_ from the Latin words _circum_, around, and _fero_ to carry.

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