10036
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1120
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1927
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2026
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
AmericasnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
a line of approach
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
Bound written or printed works.
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showing who or what does the action
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a period of 100 years
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
CharterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
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city-world
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From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
CommunicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
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complexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
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dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
GargantuanadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuːən/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
Gaughan
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(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
a small worthless amount
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
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 Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
reverberatesverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪts/
third-person singular of “reverberate” — ring or echo with sound
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
robotsnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːts/
plural of “robot” — a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
science-fiction
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From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
spawnedverbUS /spɔːnd/
past form of “spawn” — call forth
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 10036 This Ace edition follows the text of the first English edition, originally published in 1927.
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
unforgettableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbəl/
impossible to forget
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Metropolis is a classic of science-fiction which created an impact on the literary world which reverberates to this day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its dramatic presentation of the city-world of the next century stirred the minds of readers with an unforgettable vision of a metropolis grown to Gargantuan proportions, of humanity fighting to keep its soul against the monster world of machinery, robots, and complexity that had been spawned in our own century.
everything that exists anywhere
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YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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