1878
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From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
any thing at all
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
highest in quality
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
how
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From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
engage in
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
PeircenounUS /pɪrs/
United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880)
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The meaning of anything, said Peirce, consists in the actual or possible effects which it might produce.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
SUMMARYnounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was attempting a description of the logic of the sciences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He believed himself to be showing how the greatest of our modern thinkers do make clear to themselves their ideas of the objects with which they work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing as a scientist and publishing his work in a scientific journal, Peirce proposed in 1878 a new method for making our ideas clear.
