2991
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From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
asceticadjectiveUS /əˈsetɪk/
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
automatons
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From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
any strong feeling
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
emotionlesslyadverb
without emotion; devoid of emotion
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
an opposing military force
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
HaternounUS /ˈheɪtər/
a person who hates
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
physicistnounUS /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
a scientist trained in physics
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
rigornounUS /ˈrɪɡər/
something hard to endure
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
robotnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːt/
a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hater of the Metal Men_ Ferdinand Stone, physicist extraordinary, hated the robot men of metal scientifically; and, if such an emotion can be so described, dispassionately.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, knowing that knowledge is power, he had set himself to the task of learning everything that there was to know about the enemy of mankind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He schooled himself to think as the automatons thought; emotionlessly, coldly, precisely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lived as did they; with ascetic rigor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty years before this story opens--in 2991, to be exact--he had realized that the automatons were beyond control and that in the inevitable struggle for supremacy man, weak as he then was and unprepared, would surely lose.
