Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

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From this reading Ah, no.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

having the approximate size of a human being

From this reading But a human-sized robot?

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

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

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From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

not any; not one

From this reading Ah, no.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

extremely

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

a mechanism that can move automatically

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

express in words

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The rats are small enough so that they can be made mostly of plastic, and they are covered with real rat hides.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In addition, our friend, the Nipe, is used to seeing them around.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

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

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We do not know positively," Dr. Yoritomo had said, "whether he would recognize it as a robot or not, but his instruments would show the metal easily enough, and his eyes would be able to tell him that the machine was not covered with human skin.