used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
intentionally conceived
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
in motion
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
by chance
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But surely, if we confine our inquiry to this point, we have made an omission.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If we lived in a rigid medium we should, when we became aware of any moving body, ask two questions.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading First, what urges it along? secondly, what prepared the channel for its motion?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
at the time that
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we observe any movement taking place we ask what is the cause of it? what is the force which produces it?
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading That we are not conscious of having made an omission may perhaps come from our living in the air which yields so easily to any moving body.
