used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
borderless
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From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
https
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From this reading See https://
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
supplantverbUS /səˈplænt/
take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
telegraphynoun
communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
to-day
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From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
to-morrow
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From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
WirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Wireless telegraphy, it appears, is but the crude beginning to a deeper knowledge of the mysteries that surround us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And we learn that Space, the borderless abyss through which we move, is vibrant with electric life.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The wonders of to-day, we are told by scientists, will be to-morrow the common things of daily life.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Waves of thought, like waves of light, obedient to our will, may supplant the spoken word and the written message.
