used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
AcutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
common-place
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From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
ComprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
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 Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
express in words
From this reading It is a common-place at present to say that heavy bodies fall by attraction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
stratagemsnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A _common-place_ differs from an abstract discourse in this, that it is trite and vague, instead of being new and profound.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
versâ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Comprehension is the power of combining a vast number of particulars in some one view, as in mechanics, or the game of chess, but without referring them to any abstract or general principle.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Acuteness is depth, or sagacity in connecting individual effects with individual causes, or _vice versâ_, as in stratagems of war, policy, and a knowledge of character and the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would always have been one to say that this falling is the effect of a law of nature, or the will of God.
