aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
react verbally
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
Barbicane
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From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
else
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From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
yet to be or coming
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
HYPERBOLAnounUS /haɪˈpɜːrbələ/
an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the force of workers available
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
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 We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
held or filled or in use
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
PARABOLAnounUS /pərˈæbələ/
a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
by chance
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
with low volume
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
a source of difficulty
From this reading We might answer that men so strong-minded were above such anxieties—that they did not trouble themselves about such trifles—and that they had something else to do than to occupy their minds with the future.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was that they were not masters of their projectile; they could neither check its course, nor alter its direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
in or at the place that
From this reading Instead of asking where they were going, they passed their time making experiments, as if they had been quietly installed in their own study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We may, perhaps, be astonished to find Barbicane and his companions so little occupied with the future reserved for them in their metal prison which was bearing them through the infinity of space.
