Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

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

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

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

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

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

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

for the reason that

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

From this reading IGNITION.

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

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

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

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

engage in

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

plural of “manifest” — a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

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 LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

and nothing more

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

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

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

and nothing more

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The authorities regard light, heat and electricity as merely different forms of motion.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

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

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

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

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

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

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The only way in which we know of its presence is by the results produced by its movements, because it can make itself known to our senses only by some form of motion.

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

From this reading LOW TENSION SYSTEM Electricity, that subtle force, which manifests itself in so many ways, is nevertheless beyond the power of man to see.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The most that can be done with such a force is to learn the laws governing it.