Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

moved to action

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

tending to move away from a center

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

tending to move toward a center

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

dearly loved

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

plural of “deviate” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

of or relating to or based on geology

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

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

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

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

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

an instinctive motive

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

engage in

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

in motion

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

express in words

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

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

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

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

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

successive (without a break)

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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 _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, I always find it very difficult to make it go straight.”

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

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

From this reading _Compound Forces.--The Composition and Resolution of Motion.--Rotatory Motion.--The Revolving Watch-glass.--The Sling.--The Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces.--Theory of Projectiles.--A Geological conversation between Mr. Seymour and the Vicar._ On the following morning, Mr. Seymour proceeded to explain the nature of “COMPOUND FORCES.”

at any time that; every time that

From this reading “Depend upon it, my dear, whenever the direction of a moving body deviates from a straight line, it has been influenced by some second force.”

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

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you mean to say, papa, that a single force can never make a body move round, or in a crooked direction; if so, how is it that my ball, or marble, will frequently run along the ground in a curved direction?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young party having assembled as usual, their father commenced his lecture by reminding his auditors, that the motion of a body actuated by a single force was always in a right line, and in the direction in which it received the impulse.