Chalgrove

Human action is repetitious. We establish a routine and it propagates to others.

Broadstairs

Yes, and the vocabulary evolves accordingly. New words are created, or older ones get repurposed.

Appleby

But here we've encountered a semantic token with no apparent reference. Which implies an entire process of action which hitherto we've been unaware of.

Chalgrove

So I'm classifying this as a Phantasm. For the moment, at least.

Appleby

OK, and whatever else we encounter will simply accrete. Until we glimpse its nature.

Broadstairs

Then our own vocabulary will adjust to explain it.

Chalgrove

A new case then?

Broadstairs

A new case. Top priority. Happy now, Appleby?