used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
in addition
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
from appearances alone
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
for the reason that
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
conjurernounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərʌr/
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
DISSOLVEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
set down according to a plan
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
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 For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
make reference to
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
of an obscure nature
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
reversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading Although the conjurer is apparently reversing one of Nature's laws he must also be more or less reasonable in his performance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading THE DISSOLVED CARD Every good trick has a clear, logical conclusion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
at the time that
From this reading For example, if he tears up a piece of paper into little pieces and then causes these pieces to form together into four strips equal in length when laid end to end, to the original piece, the conjurer is not behaving in a reasonable manner; he should cause the little pieces to join together into one strip and the audience must be led to believe that that strip is the original piece of paper and that in some mysterious manner the conjurer has joined the pieces together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I mention this matter here because it bears upon the trick which I am about to explain.
which person or people
From this reading The conjurer who does that brings his trick to what may be called a "logical conclusion."
