Chapter VII · Chapter 7

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

(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 Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

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

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

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

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

turned or twisted toward one side

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

strike violently

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

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From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

move out of position

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

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

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

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

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

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 theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

and nothing more

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

past form of “sandwich” — make into a sandwich

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

get by special effort

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

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From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the interludes of practical proof that sent his judgment so awry.

in the near future

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

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

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I And thus the affair moved nearer to its close.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading These definite, sensible results, sandwiched in between all the visionary explanation, left him utterly at sea.

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

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The theory and practice of molding form by means of sound was the next bang at his mind--delivered in the clergyman's most convincing manner, and, in view of the proofs that soon followed, an experience that seemed to dislocate the very foundations of his visible world, deemed hitherto secure enough at least to stand on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had it all consisted merely of talk on Mr. Skale's part the secretary would have known better what to think.