Chapter XXII

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

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

a quantity of money

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

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

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

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

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

bestow a quality on

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

complete or carry out

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

put in effect

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

engage in

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

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

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

and nothing more

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

on the contrary

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

move upward

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

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

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

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

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

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

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

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

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

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

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If the flue is too narrow for the amount of smoke given off by the combustion, this smoke does not rise easily enough, its advance in ascending is checked by friction, and the discharge being insufficient for the production, the smoke comes out into the room.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

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From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must therefore do our utmost to fulfil that condition, viz. a flue proportioned to the fireplace, and the supply of a quantity of air to the latter proportioned to the combustion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

during the time that

From this reading Many causes contribute to make chimneys smoke, while there is only one condition which _must_ be observed if they are not to smoke.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _THE CHIMNEYS._ “Why do chimneys smoke?” asked Paul of his cousin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You mean rather to ask me,” replied the latter, “why _some_ chimneys smoke.