Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Have you any more modern views?”

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

tired of the world

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

the act of discovering something

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

past form of “disprove” — prove to be false

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

to come or go into

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

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

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

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From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Have you any more modern views?”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Have you any more modern views?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

and nothing more

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

express in words

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

distance travelled per unit time

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Have you any more modern views?”

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR IS CONVINCED As I finished the doctor looked somewhat bored, but Thorwald was kind enough to thank me, and then, at our earnest solicitation, he resumed his argument.

during the time that

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To this the doctor replied: “If my friend here has really finished talking for a while I will say, Thorwald, that the theories already spoken of seem to be disproved by the discovery that these stones enter the earth’s atmosphere with a planetary velocity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A body falling from an infinite distance--that is, impelled only by the attraction of gravitation--would strike the earth with a velocity of only six or seven miles a second, while the meteorites come at the rate of twenty to thirty miles a second, the earth’s rate of revolution being nineteen miles in the same time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have told me,” he said, “of some of your earlier beliefs about the origin of meteorites.