used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
any thing at all
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
dream-factory
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From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
dwellernounUS /ˈdwelər/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
yet to be or coming
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
not in action or at work
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
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 AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
come together
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
a particular point in time
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
not one, and not any
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
outlooksnounUS /ˈaʊtlʊks/
plural of “outlook” — a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was impossible to think of anything but the tasks in hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In fact it became quite clear that the old dream-factory might be closed for a time at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
unveilingnounUS /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/
putting on display for the first time
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading AN ACCIDENT BUT so vast an expansion of science and the unveiling of so many outlooks into the future left no room for the thought of death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pace of life quickened perceptibly, and the energy of every dweller on the island was strained to its utmost to meet the requirements of the new additions to the force of the country and of all the new inventions.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading None had an idle thought, none a leisure moment to waste on mere introspection or dreams.
