used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
affirmationnounUS /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
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 The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
conditionaladjectiveUS /kənˈdɪʃənəl/
qualified by reservations
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
else
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From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF KNOWLEDGE.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF KNOWLEDGE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
the local environment
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF KNOWLEDGE.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Knowledge.]
successive (without a break)
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF KNOWLEDGE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF KNOWLEDGE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The latter is called _science_; and is _conditional_; as when we know, that, _if the figure shown be a circle, then any straight line through the centre shall divide it into two equal parts_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
at the time that
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
whereof
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From this reading There are of KNOWLEDGE two kinds; whereof one is _knowledge of fact_: the other _knowledge of the consequence of one affirmation to another_.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The former is nothing else, but sense and memory, and is _absolute knowledge_; as when we see a fact doing, or remember it done: and this is the knowledge required in a witness.
