20,000
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From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
react verbally
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
CANNONnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading HISTORY OF THE CANNON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The following evening the discussion was renewed.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The following evening the discussion was renewed.
at any time
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following evening the discussion was renewed.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HISTORY OF THE CANNON.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
immediately past
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
lbsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “lb” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORY OF THE CANNON.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The following evening the discussion was renewed.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The resolutions passed at the last meeting produced a great effect out of doors.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HISTORY OF THE CANNON.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
TimidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following evening the discussion was renewed.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The minutes of the second meeting were destined triumphantly to answer such questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Timid people took fright at the idea of a shot weighing 20,000 lbs. being launched into space; they asked what cannon could ever transmit a sufficient velocity to such a mighty mass.
