used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
anew
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ye-yes," I said, "but I hardly see it."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could then print twice as many."
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Ye-yes," I said, "but I hardly see it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I could then print twice as many."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading I could then print twice as many."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ye-yes," I said, "but I hardly see it."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ye-yes," I said, "but I hardly see it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh no," he replied: "that grew out of the idea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
two times
From this reading I could then print twice as many."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was not satisfied then with my solid block of type, which might be used and then melted down again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It struck me, Antony, that it would be better if I made that solid block curved, so as to fit on a big cylinder, and let it go round instead of the paper.
Ye-yes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ye-yes," I said, "but I hardly see it."
