used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
(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 The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
boringadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
CASTELLAN'S
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From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
else
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From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
highly-disciplined
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From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
Lennard's
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From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
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 JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
win a victory over
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
Parmenter's
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From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
by chance
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Everything else had been done or made ready.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
riflingnounUS /ˈraɪflɪŋ/
the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
semi-irresponsibility
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From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
carry out
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
at the time that
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The huge projectile which was to wing its way into Space to do battle for the life of humanity was completed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN CASTELLAN'S THREAT Lennard's first feelings after the receipt of Mr Parmenter's cablegram, and the casting of the vast mass of metal which was to form the body of the great cannon, were those of doubt and hesitation, mingled, possibly, with that sense of semi-irresponsibility which will for a time overcome the most highly-disciplined mind when some great task has been completed for the time being.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The boring and rifling tools were finished, and all the materials for the driving and the bursting charges were ready at hand for putting into their final form when the work of loading up began.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a full month nothing could be done to the cannon, since it would take quite that time for the metal to cool.
