Essay and argument structure

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like ‘truth’ and ‘justice’"

serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accusative endi…

a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured; "they got a bad connection and could hardly hear one ano…

extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured; "they got a bad connection and could hardly hear one ano…

a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep"

the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "h…

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "h…

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was sprea…

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was sprea…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

the form of a literary work submitted for publication

an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identi…

an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identi…

the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

the form of a literary work submitted for publication

serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accusative endi…

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation…

a medium for written communication; "the notion of an office running without paper is absurd"

write paragraphs; work as a paragrapher

one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…

any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission; "her pleasant personality is already a recom…

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the ratio…

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the ratio…

any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission; "her pleasant personality is already a recom…

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was sprea…

a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided

a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another); "The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets"; "The adagio transiti…

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "h…

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud;…

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud;…

act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it…

some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it…

a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences"

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud;…

act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it…

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"

some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it…

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed"

the first part or section of something; "‘It was a dark and stormy night’ is a hackneyed beginning for a story"

(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call"

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…

a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the…

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too much detail"

a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces

a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic

a discussion that provides additional information

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…

a final part or section; "we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"; "Start at the beginning and go on until yo…

a discussion that provides additional information

a discussion that provides additional information

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…

circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with; "The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform"

one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

an intermediate part or section; "A whole is that which has beginning, middle, and end" - Aristotle

the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer"

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

(cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed"

(ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games

(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided; "both teams scored in the first quarter"

a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn

deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises

discussion; (‘talk about’ is a less formal alternative for ‘discussion of’); "his poetry contains much talk about love and anger"

(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the…