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From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
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From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
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From this reading The properties of simple motion.—4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—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 If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
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 circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
CIRCULARadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading OF CIRCULAR MOTION.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
epicyclenoun
a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
engage in
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading OF CIRCULAR MOTION.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF CIRCULAR MOTION.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The properties of simple motion.—4.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In simple motion, every strait line taken in the body moved is so carried, that it is always parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—2.
belonging to which person
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If circular motion be made about a resting centre, and in that circle there be an epicycle, whose revolution is made the contrary way, in such manner that in equal times it make equal angles, every strait line taken in that epicycle will be so carried, that it will always be parallel to the places in which it formerly was.—3.
