used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
how long something has existed
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
(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 After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
carefully weighed
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading From the year A.D.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
familiarizingadjective
serving to make familiar
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
imaginativelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪvliː/
with imagination
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
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 After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
a particular point in time
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
the local environment
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
slowingnounUS /ˈsloʊɪŋ/
a decrease in rate of change
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
express in speech
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gradual process of slowing down, so to speak, had been evident from the moment of his first appearance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading A natural pause appears to have come in the career of Mr. H.G. Wells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most obvious fact about his romances of science, considered as a series, is that each one more nearly approached the epoch in which we live, and the realities of this epoch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading From the year A.D.
a late time of life
From this reading After so many years of travelling up and down through time and space, familiarizing himself with all the various parts of the solar system and presenting himself imaginatively at all the various geological epochs, from the Stone Age to the end of the world, he has for good and all domesticated himself in his own planet and point of time.
