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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01
The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01 is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF QUANTITY.
1.
The definition of quantity.—2.
The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.
How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.
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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01 is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OF QUANTITY.
/ʌv ˈkwɑːntəti/
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1.
Line 3
The definition of quantity.—2.
Line 4
The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.
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How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

definition noun US /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading “The definition of quantity.—2.”

exposed adjective US /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading “How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.”

exposition noun US /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading “The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.”

line noun US /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.”

quantity noun US /ˈkwɑːntəti/

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading “OF QUANTITY.”

solid adjective US /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading “How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.”

All words in this reading · 19

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 1.

2

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The definition of quantity.—2.

3

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.

4

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading The definition of quantity.—2.

exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.

How

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF QUANTITY.

QUANTITYnounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading OF QUANTITY.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

superficiesnoun

the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance

From this reading How line, superficies, and solid, are exposed.—4.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The definition of quantity.—2.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The exposition of quantity, what it is.—3.

Chapter 13 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01 by Thomas Hobbes holds 55 sentences, grouped into 11 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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