used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
(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 The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
can't
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From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
don't
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From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
divisible by two
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
materialistnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪst/
someone with great regard for material possessions
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
theologiannounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒiən/
someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the theologian says that some things are so evidently out of the reach of Nature that they must be done by a supernatural power.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It seems to me that the controversy must be unending.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
at the time that
From this reading The materialist says that since Nature does all things, even the most amazing things must be done by her--that we shall be able to explain them all some day, when Science has got a little farther.
in or at the place that
From this reading I don't see where one ends and the other begins.
but in spite of that
From this reading (I) "What I can't yet quite understand," said Monsignor, "is that point I mentioned the other day about Faith and Science.
