Chapter XXI

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

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

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

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

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

get the meaning of something

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I understand; go on."

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

of the present time and place

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

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

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

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

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

in motion

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

not any; not one

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

turn on a pivot

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

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

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

in a swift manner

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

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

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading MOTION FROM INHERENT ENERGY.--"LEAD ME DEEPER INTO THIS EXPANDING STUDY."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I understand; go on."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

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

From this reading "If a series of knife blades on pivot ends be set in a frame, and turned edgewise to a rapid current of water, the swiftly moving stream flows through this sieve of metallic edges about as easily as if there were no obstructions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Slowly turn the blades so as to present their oblique sides to the current, and an immediate pressure is apparent upon the frame that holds them; turn the blades so as to shut up the space, and they will be torn from their sockets, or the entire frame will be shattered into pieces."

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

From this reading "I partly comprehend that such would be the case," I said.