Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

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

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

destroyed completely

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

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

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

close interaction

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

having the place or position changed

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

for a limitless time

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

an instinctive motive

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

assets that are saleable though not material or physical

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

keep busy with

From this reading We now occupy such a position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading We now occupy such a position.

most frequent or common

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

manifest or bring back

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We now occupy such a position.

express in words

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

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

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

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 If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

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

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

except if; if not

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading MY WEIGHT ANNIHILATED.--"TELL ME," I CRIED IN ALARM, "IS THIS TO BE A LIVING TOMB?"

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In whatever direction we may now be situated, it seems to us that we are upright.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

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

From this reading If you imagine a body at rest, in an intangible medium, and not in contact with a gas or any substance capable of creating friction, that body by the prevailing theory of matter and motion, unless disturbed by an impulse from without, would remain forever at absolute rest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you will reflect upon the condition we are now in, you will perceive that it must be one of unusual scientific interest.