adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
entitynounUS /ˈentəti/
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
intelligences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading The lower the grade, the more numerous and obvious the points of likeness.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower the grade, the more numerous and obvious the points of likeness.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
manneredadjectiveUS /ˈmænərd/
having unnatural mannerisms
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The lower the grade, the more numerous and obvious the points of likeness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
organismnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
postulateverbUS /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
maintain or assert
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
reconditeadjectiveUS /ˈrekəndaɪt/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading The higher an animal be in grade, the more numerous and recondite are the points in which its organism differs from that of its peers.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This sentence, which I admit to be somewhat mannered, has the merit of bringing me straight to the point at which I have been aiming; that, though the public is composed of distinct units, it may roughly be regarded as a single entity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading By 'the public' I mean that vast number of human animals who are in the lowest grade of intelligence.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Precisely because you and I have sensitive intelligences, we cannot postulate certainly anything about each other.
