move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
in addition
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
gasesnounUS /ˈɡæsəz/
plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
heliumnounUS /ˈhiːliəm/
a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
immediately past
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
liquefiedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəfaɪd/
reduced to a liquid state
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
Mayhew
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From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
not any; not one
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
and nothing more
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
coated with paint
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
reflectornounUS /rɪˈflektər/
device that reflects radiation
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
not used up
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
move upward
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
solidifyverbUS /səˈlɪdəfaɪ/
make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading You are still in advance, for you have not only isolated and liquefied helium, the last of the refractory gases, but you will ultimately solidify it."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But Mr. Mayhew had also dipped into the infinite, and discovered what no living brain knew.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But your remaining years will be full of honor, profit, and ease, for the whole scientific world will rise to do you homage.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I painted from memory, and, if you will remember, left out the reflector.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Mayhew"--he turned to the still shaky old man--"you have lost, it is true, fifty years of your life.
