used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
AnatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
showing who or what does the action
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
embodyverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
represent in bodily form
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
something you have to do
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
and nothing more
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
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referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
not used up
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Scnoun
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
that is looked for
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading I have left in each chapter the reference to the particular occasion of its first production, and I have not sought for a verbal consistency covering perplexity.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The rights of translation are reserved_ THE discourses included in this volume have been delivered as addresses on various occasions which are duly noted; the only exception is _The Anatomy of Some Scientific Ideas_, which is now published for the first time.
WHITEHEADnounUS /ˈwaɪthed/
English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But a common line of reflection extends through the whole, and the two sections influence each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These discourses fall into two sections, the first five chapters deal with education, and the remaining three embody discussions on certain points arising in the philosophy of science.
