used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
deem to be
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OF MAN.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MAN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ------- OF SENSE.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sense.]
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Concerning the thoughts of man, I will consider them first singly, and afterwards in train, or dependence upon one another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Singly, they are every one a _representation_ or _appearance_, of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an _object_.
