Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

changeable

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

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From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

power to direct or determine

From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

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From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

the organ of sight

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

unproductive of success

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

highest in quality

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

dirty and disorderly

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

plural of “ohm” — a unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance between two points on a conductor when a potential difference of one volt between them produces a current of one ampere

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

too much population

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

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From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading And the Enforced Birth Control Program couldn't be enforced.

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Gentlemen--" He paused to look each of the assembled reporters in the eye.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

not in physical motion

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

carry out

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Overpopulation still remains the thorn in our side.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

the present time or age

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Colonizing the Polar Wastes was a messy and fruitless business.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _Twenty-eight-year-old William Nolan, another newcomer to the field, introduces us to the capricious Time Door of Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, guaranteed to solve the accumulated problems of the world of the year 2057._ Open the C. Cydwick Ohms Time Door, take but a single step, and-- "In one fell swoop," declared Professor C. Cydwick Ohms, releasing a thin blue ribbon of pipe-smoke and rocking back on his heels, "--I intend to solve the greatest problem facing mankind today.