used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
AdvancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading _Advancement of Learning_.
(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 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
deem to be
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
not in action or at work
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN POLITICS.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading _Advancement of Learning_.
go away from a place
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
engage in
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN POLITICS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
Novum
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From this reading _Novum Organum_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Advancement of Learning_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
optativeadjective
indicating an option or wish
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
Organum
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From this reading _Novum Organum_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN POLITICS.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN POLITICS.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN POLITICS.
from that place or that time
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
universalitynounUS /ˌjuːnəvərˈsæləti/
the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
From this reading 'If any man think philosophy and universality to be idle studies, he doth not consider that all professions are _from thence_ served and supplied.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading 'We leave room on every subject for the human or optative part; for it is a part of science to make judicious inquiries and wishes.'
