used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
Alan
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From this reading Alan stopped, puzzled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
engage in
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Alan stopped, puzzled.
with speed
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
robotsnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːts/
plural of “robot” — a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Alan stopped, puzzled.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two more blasts, quickly together, and the sound of a scream faintly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the robots figured out an additional service--putting Man out of his misery._ There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in the air, as if a tree had been hit by lightning some distance away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way.
