used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
a young person of either sex
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
dearly loved
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
divisible by two
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
apart from; not including
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
of great significance or value
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
overset
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From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
performsverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
recordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
not in physical motion
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They comprise the present infinity, all except one small point, and even that they affect in all its consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
which person or people
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The man who is a recorder of other men's actions chronicles what is done by one or another; but still, to judge, even in the least, of the essence and the bearings and the consequences of the deeds recorded, we must ask, what was doing _in the mean time?_ A stone rolled out of its place, a casual and thoughtless jest, the sport of a child, a grain of sand wafted by the wind, _in the mean time_, may overset all that we are labouring to perform, frustrate our best devised schemes, render fruitless our most skilfully performed actions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
the words that are spoken
From this reading In the mean time---- It is curious to begin a new chapter with such words as, "In the mean time."
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The man who is an actor in the great world's drama performs his solitary deed; but all the results of that deed are modified by what is doing _in the mean time_.
but in spite of that
From this reading But yet, dear reader, they are the most comprehensive, and nearly the most important, in any language.
