1916
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From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Organised thought is the basis of organised action.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
speak to
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Organised thought is the basis of organised action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
being joined in close association
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no accident that an age of science has developed into an age of organisation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
ORGANISATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
Organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading Organised thought is the basis of organised action.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
PresidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
SectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading THE ORGANISATION OF THOUGHT (_Presidential Address to Section A, British Association, Newcastle, 1916_) THE subject of this address is the organisation of thought, a topic evidently capable of many diverse modes of treatment.
underlieverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
be or form the base for
From this reading But I am anxious, if I can succeed in so doing, to handle this account so as to exhibit the relation with certain considerations which underlie general scientific activities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I intend more particularly to give some account of that department of logical science with which some of my own studies have been connected.
