Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading AIR IN MOTION.

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

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

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

From this reading AIR IN MOTION.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

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

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

march in a procession

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

an impelling force or strength

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

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

From this reading AIR IN MOTION.

in motion

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

with speed

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

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

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

lacking natural ease

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

in the direction of

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rollo learned, at that time, that water moving rapidly had a great momentum; and about this time he had an opportunity of learning that air, when in motion, had a momentum too, capable of producing very powerful effects.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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 Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

impaired by diminution

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.

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

From this reading The circumstances of the case were as follows:-- One morning, towards the latter part of March, Jonas, being out in the barn, observed some indications that the roof wanted repairs.

at the time that

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

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

From this reading Rollo's dam, which he had made when he was studying the philosophy of water, and which was at first undermined by the pressure of the water, was afterwards carried away by its momentum.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It had been strained and weakened by the heavy snows in the winter.