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From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
(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 In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
declaratoryadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerətɔːri/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
derivationnounUS /ˌderəˈveɪʃən/
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
divisible by two
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
glibadjectiveUS /ɡlɪb/
marked by lack of intellectual depth
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
engage in
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
METAPHYSICSnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
not any; not one
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
determined
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
ScientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
in or at that place or location
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the declaratory, religious form, the New Testament is a sufficient example of this doctrine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
a source of difficulty
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading As unreservedly admitted in our present essay, there is no trouble about a spiritual derivation of the universe.
the act of using
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading METAPHYSICS.[55] "Mother Eddy" and her flock "in Science" derive a considerable part of their income from a glib use of the word "Metaphysics."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the philosophical form the names of Plato and Aristotle, both of whom resolved all things into the principle of "Mind," summarized the subject for the ancient world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But what the "Church Scientist" has omitted to learn about the real import of that word would make a volume even larger than _Science and Health_.
