used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
correspondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
decreasesnounUS /dɪˈkriːsəz/
plural of “decrease” — a change downward
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
set up or found
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
inverselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrsli/
in an inverse or contrary manner
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
and nothing more
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
a particular point in time
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
and nothing more
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
proportionaladjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/
properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by “to”
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
make square
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It has been found possible to measure the intensity of a sound wave, at different distances from the point from which it started, and from these measurements it has been learned that the decrease in the open air, follows a fixed rule that is stated thus: the intensity of a sound wave at any point is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from its starting point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
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 At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The intensity of any sound that we hear depends upon the size of the waves that reach our ears.
at the time that
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The size of a sound wave gradually decreases, as the wave travels from its starting point, consequently the intensity of a sound depends upon the distance from the point at which the sound was produced.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
widensverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading At the start of a sound wave, only a small quantity of air is affected, but for every inch it travels the quantity of air to which the wave is conveyed becomes larger, and the intensity of the waves must grow correspondingly smaller, just as when a pebble is dropped into water, the ripples produced by it are highest at the point where the pebble struck the water, and grows lower and lower as their circle widens.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We know this from experience and if we think of the matter for a moment we will see why it is so.
