generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
for the reason that
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
Bronson
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From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
calculatornounUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtər/
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
DimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
disinterestedlyadverb
without bias; without selfish motives
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
equationsnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/
plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
ExplosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
of great significance or value
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
keyboardnounUS /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
except for; apart from
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt her presence beside him and she was silent as she read his notes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Dimly he heard the door open behind him and he accepted it vaguely--disinterestedly--because the problem at hand was far more important.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Explosive!_ Now it was silent in the computation laboratory, save for the occasional clicking of the super calculator that lined one wall of the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hour after hour he alternated moments of quick activity over the keyboard with periods of quiet contemplation and reasoning as the answers to his mathematical problems came clicking back.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Pages and pages of equations were piled high in the file box and Bronson sat in the control console of the big machine and worked.
