used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
equally
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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maintain with or as if with a bet
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
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BroomsticknounUS /ˈbruːmstɪk/
the handle of a broom
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CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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an institution created to conduct business
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conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
constituentnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənt/
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
DCCC
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plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
the point or degree to which something extends
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third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
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How
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the quality of being humane
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
Mifflin
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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a particular point in time
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
belonging to the person speaking
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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One-Hoss
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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presupposed
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publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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a person who enjoys reading
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RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
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ShaynounUS /ʃeɪ/
a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
carry out
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The event follows as a logical consequence of the presupposed condition of things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mind may take a certain pleasure in this picture of the impossible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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create by training and teaching
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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay" is a perfectly intelligible conception, whatever material difficulties it presents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is conceivable that a being of an order superior to humanity should so understand the conditions of matter that he could construct a machine which should go to pieces, if not into its constituent atoms, at a given moment of the future.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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XCIIadjective
being two more than ninety
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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