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Text of Unit 3;3/16/2014;Structure of the Text;Para1.L1: In future we are going to follow the practice—until it becomes a habit—of classifying propositions according to their grounds. ground: (usu. pl.) the foundation/underlying condition for an argument, a belief, or an action; a cause or good reason for sth. e.g. Neither statement can be faulted on the grounds that it is inaccurate. proposition: n. a statement expressing an opinion 观点，见解，主张 e.g: The proposition is so clear that it needs no explanation. 注意： proposition preposition(介词); Probably we shall be astonished at the number of propositions met with in everyday life which we shall find it necessary to class as groundless. to be astonished at; to be surprised at; to be alarmed at; to be amazed at; to be astounded at met with: encountered; experienced class as: classify as to regard as; to describe as; to accept as; to view as; to conceive as; to recognize as;Para1.L6 They rest upon mere tradition, or on sb’s bare assertion unsupported by even a shadow of proof… rest upon: to be based on; depend/rely on 基于,以...为基础 bare assertion: strong statements without the support of proof a shadow of: the slightest trace of 一丁点,少许 e.g. A shadow of a smile touched his mouth. There is not a shadow of justification for your behavior. She knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he was lying.;. ? bare:?a. naked; not covered with or protected by anything; empty; just efficient, mere… e.g. bare arm/feet/wall/necessities/facts ???????the bare branches of winter trees ???????The fridge was completely bare. ? Phrases: with your bare hands:?without weapons or tools bare your soul:?to tell your deepest and most private feelings bare your teeth:?to show your teeth in a fierce and ?????????????????????????threatening way ? barefaced: a. showing that you do not care about offending sb. or about behaving badly e.g. a barefaced lie;Para2,L3 It has now become one of our regular habits of thought .Perhaps so