Chapter XX · Chapter 20

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

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From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

command with authority

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

third-person singular of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE USE OF EYES.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the force of workers available

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

and nothing more

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE USE OF EYES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the science of matter and energy and their interactions

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE USE OF EYES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'All that follow their noses are led by their eyes, but--_blind men_.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

not published

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the act of using

From this reading THE USE OF EYES.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Even in physics, there are views here which have not been developed any further since this author's time.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

during the time that

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Play is all strewn throughout, and tinctured in the grain, with the finest natural philosophy, of that new and very subtle and peculiar kind, which belongs to the earlier stages of the physical inquiry, and while it was still in the hands of its original inventors.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is not merely in the direct discourse on questions of physical science, as in the physician's report of the resources of his art, or in Cordelia's invocation to 'all the _blessed secrets_--the _unpublished_ virtues of the earth,' that the track of the new physiological science, which this work embodies, may be seen.