used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But there are many actions besides these.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
from appearances alone
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But there are many actions besides these.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are many actions besides these.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
being joined in close association
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
exertsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrts/
third-person singular of “exert” — put to use
From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
gravitationnounUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
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 We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
uttered with a trill
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
the season of growth
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
express a supposition
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are many actions besides these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But there are many actions besides these.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
transmitsverbUS /trænzˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “transmit” — transfer to another
From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
unwinds
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From this reading When it unwinds it “exerts force,” it transmits movement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For instance, suppose before us a spring coiled up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
at the time that
From this reading We see the rivers flowing from a higher to a lower level, rocks when loosened from a mountain side rolling down, rain falling, and many minor changes of this sort.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The most apparently simple movements are those which we see taking place on the surface of the earth, connected with the agency which we call gravitation.
