used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
ECONOMYnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading POLITICAL ECONOMY.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
MathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading POLITICAL ECONOMY.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Pure_ Mathematics, being an exact science, is infallible.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Political economy may be divided into two similar classes--“pure” and “applied.”
and nothing more
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
express a supposition
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let me illustrate my meaning by a comparison between Mathematics and Political Economy:-- Mathematics may be divided into two classes--“pure” and “applied.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do not suppose, my Friend, that I am opposed to _political economy_; I am simply opposed to _your application of its principles_.
