used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
calculatornounUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtər/
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
elegancies
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From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
divisible by two
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
and nothing more
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
the local environment
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
Subtilty
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From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
at the time that
From this reading Subtilty and study are required only when questions are invented merely to puzzle, and calculations are extended to show the skill of the calculator.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even of knowledge, those parts are most easy which are generally necessary.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The intercourse of society is maintained without the elegancies of language.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Figures, criticisms, and refinements, are the work of those whom idleness makes weary of themselves.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The commerce of the world is carried on by easy methods of computation.
