aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
Barbicane
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From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
else
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From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
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 Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
HYPERBOLAnounUS /haɪˈpɜːrbələ/
an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
infinitudenoun
an infinite quantity
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
engage in
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
the force of workers available
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
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 Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
PARABOLAnounUS /pərˈæbələ/
a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve
From this reading HYPERBOLA OR PARABOLA.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is that they were not masters of their projectile--that they could neither stop it nor alter its direction.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It might be answered that men so strong-minded were above such considerations, that such little things did not make them uneasy, and that they had something else to do than to think about their future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
in or at the place that
From this reading Instead of asking themselves where they were going, they lost their time in making experiments, just as if they had been comfortably installed in their own studies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our readers will probably be astonished that Barbicane and his companions were so little occupied with the future in store for them in their metal prison, carried along in the infinitude of ether.
