used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
quickly and without warning
From this reading There an idea came abruptly to me.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
anew
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There an idea came abruptly to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There an idea came abruptly to me.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There an idea came abruptly to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
interplanetaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/
between or among planets
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
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 He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
machine'snounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
engage in
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
Omnimobile
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From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
saltyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːlti/
engagingly stimulating or provocative
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
hard to endure
From this reading On the day after the sun had been restored, Sam was back in his laboratory, still feeling out the strange forces in the ether, and trying to anticipate the next attack.
the act of using
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
migratory
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Omnimobile I now come to the Omnimobile, the machine that Sam had designed with a view to use in interplanetary navigation.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I was wandering along the beach, rejoicing in the bright warmth of the sun, absorbing the spell of the wood and the sea and the fresh salty air, regretting that all of it might be frozen again.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had worked on it, of course, more to please me than for any other reason; and we both knew that there was little chance of the machine's being able to make a successful voyage through space.
