used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
AtomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Here the visitor inspected the beauty while the brains inspected the visitor's credentials.
decontaminateverbUS /dikənˈtæməneɪt/
rid of contamination
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
one or the other of two
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the visitor inspected the beauty while the brains inspected the visitor's credentials.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Here the visitor inspected the beauty while the brains inspected the visitor's credentials.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
and nothing more
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
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 After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
most important element
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
and nothing more
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
radioactiveadjectiveUS /ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
exhibiting or caused by radioactivity
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
ResearchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
precisely, exactly
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
Velikof
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From this reading But Doctor Velikof was ready to demonstrate just such a machine!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After which mutual inspection the visitor stepped into the exact center of a long corridor and turned either to the right or to the left, depending upon which of the two main offices he was to visit.
someone who visits
From this reading The visitor arriving at General Atomic Research climbed a broad flight of stairs and then encountered a sort of plaza presided over by a rare combination of brains and beauty.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Here the visitor inspected the beauty while the brains inspected the visitor's credentials.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here the visitor inspected the beauty while the brains inspected the visitor's credentials.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A device which could decontaminate any bit of radioactive matter would be invaluable--only it was impossible.
