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From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
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From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
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From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
in addition
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
ANGLESnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
increase twofold
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
INCIDENCEnounUS /ˈɪnsədəns/
the relative frequency of occurrence of something
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
engage in
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
come together
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
oppositelyadverb
in an opposite position
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
the local environment
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
SUPPOSITIONnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading OF ANGLES OF INCIDENCE AND REFLECTION, EQUAL BY SUPPOSITION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If two strait lines falling upon another strait line be parallel, the lines reflected from them shall also be parallel.—2.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If two strait lines drawn from one point fall upon another strait line, the lines reflected from them, if they be drawn out the other way, will meet in an angle equal to the angle made by the lines of incidence.—3.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If two strait parallel lines, drawn not oppositely, but from the same parts, fall upon the circumference of a circle, the lines reflected from them, if produced they meet within the circle, will make an angle double to that which is made by two strait lines drawn from the centre to the points of incidence.—4.
