Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading "They're crazy!

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

yet to be or coming

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

not easily destroyed

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

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From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

a mechanism that can move automatically

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

plural of “robot” — a mechanism that can move automatically

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

try to get or reach

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

under the influence of narcotics

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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From this reading "They're crazy!

something that is a source of danger

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

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

From this reading It was set for further in the future....

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

which person or people

From this reading The men who will seek to alter the status quo will be called "robot lovers" and stoned.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But what happens next?_ He clutched at the lever with more force than he'd intended.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading _We can anticipate that robots will be fiercely resented, at first, in a society that will see them as the latest--and an indestructible--widespread threat to the workers whom they will replace.