used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "But there are things above science."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But there are things above science."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there are things above science."
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "Science," said Hill confidently, "is systematic knowledge.
don't
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From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
fatuitynoun
a ludicrous folly
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "Science," said Hill confidently, "is systematic knowledge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Science," said Hill confidently, "is systematic knowledge.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
by chance
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
in a serious manner
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Ideas that don't come into the system--must anyhow--be loose ideas."
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading "Science," said Hill confidently, "is systematic knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there are things above science."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But there are things above science."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is our goal, perhaps--I admit it, as far as science goes," said the fair-haired student, rising to the challenge.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was not quite sure whether that was a clever saying or a fatuity until his hearers took it seriously.
