Each word, one, two, three, four, five, six, &c., points out how many things are spoken of. These words are called NUMBERS. Hence, NUMBERS are the expressions for several things of the same kind. One and one? Questions. What is a single thing called? Two and one? Three and one? Four and one? Five and one? Six and one? Seven and one? &c. What are Numbers ? § 2. The unit of a number is one of the equal things which the number expresses. Thus, if the number be six apples, one apple is the unit; if it be five pounds of tea, one pound of tea is the unit; if it be ten feet of length, one foot is the unit; if it be four hours of time, one hour is the unit. Q. What is the unit of a number? What is the unit of the number six apples? Of the number five pounds of tea? Of the number ten feet? Of the number four hours? 44 |