used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
(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 All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
Barclay's
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From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
have
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
Breaking-strain
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From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
power to direct or determine
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
detonatornounUS /ˈdetəneɪtər/
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
(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 Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
an act that fails
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
liberateverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
Nordenholt's
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From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We could liberate the energy, but at first we could not bring it under control.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
utiliseverb
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the best talent of Nordenholt’s group of engineers was brought to bear on the problem; but time after time we had to admit failure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next few weeks were spent in planning and building machine after machine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To tell the truth, we were in much the same position as a savage to whom a dynamite cartridge has been given, ready fitted with a detonator.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Breaking-strain Although Barclay’s work furnished us with the means of tapping the stores of energy which lie imprisoned within the atoms of elementary matter, it did not place us immediately in a position to utilise these immense forces for practical purposes.
