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Chapter 22 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01 is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION. 1. Definitions.—2. In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3. Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
Chapter 22 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 01 is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading “Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.”
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading “Definitions.—2.”
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.”
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading “Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.”
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading “In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.”
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION.”
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading “Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.”
a diluting agent
From this reading “Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.”
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From this reading 1.
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From this reading Definitions.—2.
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From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
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From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION.
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading Definitions.—2.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
not any; not one
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION.
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From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
From this reading OF REFRACTION AND REFLECTION.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In perpendicular motion there is no refraction.—3.
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
a diluting agent
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Things thrown out of a thinner into a thicker medium are so refracted that the angle refracted is greater than the angle of inclination.—4.
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