used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
being joined in close association
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
billionnounUS /ˈbɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
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cyberneticsnoun
(biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems)
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
errorlessadjective
free from error
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
ten 10s
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the force of workers available
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
movienounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
any competition
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
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From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
ten-inch
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From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was fortunately on the night side of Earth at the time, and in a position of bright illumination by the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the observers had movie cameras attached to their ten-inch mirrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men--instead of errorless, cybernetics machines.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
at the time that
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Over three hundred reports came in when a call was issued for witnesses to the accident that destroyed the space station.
a late time of life
From this reading But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man...._] During its three years' existence, the first Wheel was probably the subject of more amateur astronomical observations than any other single object in the heavens.
