used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
analyzersnounUS /ˈænəlaɪzərz/
plural of “analyzer” — an instrument that performs analyses
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
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 Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
electronnounUS /ˌɪˈlektrɑːn/
an elementary particle with negative charge
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
lensesnounUS /ˈlenzəz/
plural of “lens” — a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
microtape
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From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
a particular point in time
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
not one, and not any
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
photoelectricadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlektrɪk/
of or pertaining to photoelectricity
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
ReceptaclesnounUS /rɪˈseptɪkəlz/
plural of “receptacle” — a container that is used to put or keep things in
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The Machine, a colossal mechanical brain, was the result of the final achievements of the finest scientific minds in the System.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A red light indicated that none of the eyes were being used at that moment to analyze a problem for the Machine.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Receptacles in front of the eyes waited for the microtape to be inserted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A problem scanned by these eyes was carried into the Machine by electron beam tube.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Across the chamber were panels containing many eyes of the photoelectric analyzers--lenses which must focus his microtape.
