Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

very great; limitless

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

any specific behavior

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

being joined in close association

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

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From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

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From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

in bodily form

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

make or do or perform again

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

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From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

highest in quality

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

only a very short time before

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

go away from a place

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

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 Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

as might be expected

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

United States writer (1905-1970)

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

and nothing more

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

restricted to something

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

very drunk

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

not known or well known

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading None of the group cared to wander far from the Institute during the first weeks, however, in view of the possible difficulty of obtaining electrical food for a long trip, and Beeville's researches on the potentialities of their new bodily form advanced so slowly that they hardly dared leave.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His discoveries in the first weeks were, in fact, purely negative.

at the time that

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But the greatest difficulty in the way of any activity lay in the almost abysmal ignorance of the mechanical and technical arts on the part of the whole group.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Farrelly, the publisher, smashed a finger in some machinery, but when O'Hara turned an exact duplicate out on his lathe and Beeville attached it, the new member altogether lacked sensation and could be moved only with conscious effort--an indication that some as yet unfamiliar reaction underlay the secret of motion in their metal form.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The Menace Naturally, exploration of the familiar, yet unfamiliar world into which they had suddenly been thrown was the first preoccupation of the New York colonists.