It was important not to be totally inert.

Marvin turned, and in so far as it is possible for a totally inert metal face to look reproachfully, this is what it did.

And totally inert and harmless, till the catalyst hits it.

The flesh was warm, certainly that of a living man; still he lay totally inert.

Though nitrogen is an important element in explosives, by itself it is totally inert, clear, and odorless.

Sometimes the serpent would He totally inert, awaiting the unsuspecting paw that trod too close.

As I had suspected, the stuff was totally inert in this shadow.

To stay in contention, you must convince both lawyers that you are completely neutral - better yet, totally inert.

"The powdery substance must be totally inert," Grayson said.

Sander was just in time to catch her totally inert body and lower her gently to the floor.