Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

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

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

react verbally

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

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

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

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From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

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

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

not any; not one

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

and nothing more

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

participate in games or sport

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

the act of searching for something

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

blindly imitative

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

carry out

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In seeking an answer to this question we have not to inquire into the attributes of genius.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

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

From this reading Is it to be thought that that which has brought the mind so greatly into play has had no effect on the mind itself?

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Though much of the progress of science seems to take on the form of a series of great steps, each made by some great man, the distinction in science between the great discoverer and the humble worker is one of degree only, not of kind.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Is that part of the mind which works out scientific truths a mere slavish machine, producing results it knows not how, having no part in the good which in its workings it brings forth?

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading What are the qualities, the features, of that scientific mind which has wrought, and is working, such great changes in man's relation to nature?