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oh boy! English class on the meteorite list!
Yo!!! over there in France am Russia! Pay
attention!
xoxo, MC
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The American Heritage� Dictionary of the
English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
theory
NOUN:
Inflected forms: pl. the�o�ries
1. A set of statements or principles
devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been
repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions
about natural phenomena. 2. The branch of a science or art consisting of its
explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as
opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory. 3. A set of
theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics. 4.
Abstract reasoning; speculation: a decision based on experience rather than
theory. 5. A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension
or judgment: staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return
to the scene of the crime. 6. An assumption based on limited information or
knowledge; a conjecture.
faith
NOUN:
1. Confident
belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. 2.
Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See synonyms
at belief. , trust. 3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith
with one's supporters. 4. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue
defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will. 5.
The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith. 6. A set of principles or
beliefs.
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