Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

later than; following

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

for a short time

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

have

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

terminate

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

many and different

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

not any; not one

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

having superior power and influence

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

express in words

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

unusual or striking

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

a special situation

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Not long after the collision between the icebergs a singular thing took place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

up to a particular time

From this reading The three remained seated near the carcass of the polar bear, discussing the one question that had already been discussed so long, until there really seemed nothing left to say.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading The latter, however, as if anxious to break away from its master, began slowly grinding along the face, until, after awhile, it swung clear and gradually drifted out of sight in the misty vapor.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE SOUND OF A VOICE For hours the fog showed no signs of lifting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was evident that the two were acted upon each by a diverse current, but the preponderating bulk of the greater was not disturbed by the smaller.