used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
(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 Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
AmericasnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
geniusesnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/
plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
hasn't
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From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
haven't
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From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
Kleig
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From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
immediately past
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
Maniel
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From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
MonstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
Moyen
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From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
and nothing more
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
Prester
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From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
StellaradjectiveUS /ˈstelər/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moyen is ready to strike, if he hasn't already done so, as I believe.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
vibratoryadjective
moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Monsters of the Deep_ "Gentlemen," said Prester Kleig as he entered the Secret Room, where sat the scientists and inventive geniuses of the Americas, "we haven't much time, and I shall waste but little of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
which person or people
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will see in a matter of seconds.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the _Stellar_, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Professor Maniel, we shall need, first of all, your apparatus for returning the vibratory images of events which have transpired within the last thirty-six hours.
